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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.28, 641.22 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.28, 641.22 and 183.97 is: 276.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.28 : 641.22 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.28/641.22 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.28x = 641.22 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.28x = 117,965.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,965.36/427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.09

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