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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.24, 641.13 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.24, 641.13 and 184.11 is: 276.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.24 : 641.13 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.24/641.13 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.24x = 641.13 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.24x = 118,035.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,035.24/427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.27

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