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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 968.96 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 968.96 and 190.08 is: 285.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 968.96 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/968.96 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 968.96 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 184,179.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,179.92/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.07

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