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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.87, 971.60 and 185.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.87, 971.60 and 185.69 is: 278.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.87 : 971.60 = 185.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.87/971.60 = 185.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.87x = 971.60 × 185.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.87x = 180,412.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,412.01/647.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.47

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