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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.81, 971.75 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.81, 971.75 and 185.58 is: 278.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.81 : 971.75 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.81/971.75 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.81x = 971.75 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.81x = 180,336.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,336.44/647.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.38

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