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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.10, 969.22 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.10, 969.22 and 183.90 is: 275.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.10 : 969.22 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.10/969.22 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.10x = 969.22 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.10x = 178,239.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,239.56/646.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.87

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