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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.68, 971.55 and 185.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.68, 971.55 and 185.52 is: 278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.68 : 971.55 = 185.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.68/971.55 = 185.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.68x = 971.55 × 185.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.68x = 180,244.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,244.95/647.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.29

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