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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.46, 971.19 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.46, 971.19 and 185.24 is: 277.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.46 : 971.19 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.46/971.19 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.46x = 971.19 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.46x = 179,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,903.24/647.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.86

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