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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.77, 971.64 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.77, 971.64 and 185.54 is: 278.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.77 : 971.64 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.77/971.64 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.77x = 971.64 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.77x = 180,278.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,278.09/647.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.31

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