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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.08, 969.10 and 183.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.08, 969.10 and 183.86 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.08 : 969.10 = 183.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.08/969.10 = 183.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.08x = 969.10 × 183.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.08x = 178,178.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,178.73/646.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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