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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.80, 968.83 and 183.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.80, 968.83 and 183.65 is: 275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.80 : 968.83 = 183.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.80/968.83 = 183.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.80x = 968.83 × 183.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.80x = 177,924.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,924.71/645.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.51

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