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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.37, 969.54 and 184.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.37, 969.54 and 184.15 is: 276.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.37 : 969.54 = 184.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.37/969.54 = 184.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.37x = 969.54 × 184.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.37x = 178,540.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,540.79/646.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.22

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