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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.29, 641.17 and 183.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.29, 641.17 and 183.80 is: 275.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.29 : 641.17 = 183.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.29/641.17 = 183.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.29x = 641.17 × 183.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.29x = 117,847.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,847.05/427.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.80

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