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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.12, 970.62 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.12, 970.62 and 184.92 is: 277.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.12 : 970.62 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.12/970.62 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.12x = 970.62 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.12x = 179,487.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,487.05/647.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.36

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