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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.38, 969.66 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.38, 969.66 and 184.14 is: 276.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.38 : 969.66 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.38/969.66 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.38x = 969.66 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.38x = 178,553.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,553.19/646.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.24

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