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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.82, 971.90 and 185.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.82, 971.90 and 185.63 is: 278.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.82 : 971.90 = 185.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.82/971.90 = 185.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.82x = 971.90 × 185.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.82x = 180,416.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,416.36/647.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.50

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