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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.23, 970.96 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.23, 970.96 and 185 is: 277.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.23 : 970.96 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.23/970.96 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.23x = 970.96 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.23x = 179,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,627.60/647.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.53

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