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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.88, 971.66 and 185.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.88, 971.66 and 185.55 is: 278.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.88 : 971.66 = 185.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.88/971.66 = 185.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.88x = 971.66 × 185.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.88x = 180,291.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,291.98/647.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.28

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