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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.61, 971.27 and 185.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.61, 971.27 and 185.39 is: 278.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.61 : 971.27 = 185.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.61/971.27 = 185.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.61x = 971.27 × 185.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.61x = 180,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,063.34/647.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.04

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