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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.19, 970.94 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.19, 970.94 and 184.98 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.19 : 970.94 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.19/970.94 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.19x = 970.94 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.19x = 179,604.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,604.94/647.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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