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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.69, 971.39 and 185.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.69, 971.39 and 185.45 is: 278.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.69 : 971.39 = 185.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.69/971.39 = 185.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.69x = 971.39 × 185.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.69x = 180,138.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,138.49/647.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.13

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