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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.23, 970.85 and 185.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.23, 970.85 and 185.03 is: 277.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.23 : 970.85 = 185.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.23/970.85 = 185.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.23x = 970.85 × 185.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.23x = 179,636.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,636.38/647.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.55

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