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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645.83, 968.62 and 183.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645.83, 968.62 and 183.50 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645.83 : 968.62 = 183.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645.83/968.62 = 183.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645.83x = 968.62 × 183.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645.83x = 177,741.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,741.77/645.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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