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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.34, 970.87 and 184.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.34, 970.87 and 184.99 is: 277.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.34 : 970.87 = 184.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.34/970.87 = 184.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.34x = 970.87 × 184.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.34x = 179,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,601.24/647.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.44

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