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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.31, 969.47 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.31, 969.47 and 184.09 is: 276.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.31 : 969.47 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.31/969.47 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.31x = 969.47 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.31x = 178,469.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,469.73/646.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.14

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