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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646.44, 969.81 and 184.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646.44, 969.81 and 184.23 is: 276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646.44 : 969.81 = 184.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646.44/969.81 = 184.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646.44x = 969.81 × 184.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646.44x = 178,665.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,665.15/646.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.38

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