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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.29, 969.27 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.29, 969.27 and 184.11 is: 276.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.29 : 969.27 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.29/969.27 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.29x = 969.27 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.29x = 178,452.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,452.30/646.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.12

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