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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.42, 641.15 and 183.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.42, 641.15 and 183.79 is: 275.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.42 : 641.15 = 183.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.42/641.15 = 183.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.42x = 641.15 × 183.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.42x = 117,836.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,836.96/427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.69

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