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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.46, 971.10 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.46, 971.10 and 185.28 is: 277.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.46 : 971.10 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.46/971.10 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.46x = 971.10 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.46x = 179,925.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,925.41/647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.89

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