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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.12, 969.17 and 183.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.12, 969.17 and 183.93 is: 275.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.12 : 969.17 = 183.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.12/969.17 = 183.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.12x = 969.17 × 183.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.12x = 178,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,259.44/646.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.89

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