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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647.97, 971.97 and 185.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647.97, 971.97 and 185.79 is: 278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647.97 : 971.97 = 185.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647.97/971.97 = 185.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647.97x = 971.97 × 185.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647.97x = 180,582.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,582.31/647.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.69

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