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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.91, 971.91 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.91, 971.91 and 185.70 is: 278.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.91 : 971.91 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.91/971.91 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.91x = 971.91 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.91x = 180,483.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,483.69/647.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.56

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