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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.51, 971.27 and 185.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.51, 971.27 and 185.30 is: 277.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.51 : 971.27 = 185.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.51/971.27 = 185.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.51x = 971.27 × 185.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.51x = 179,976.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,976.33/647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.95

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