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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.50, 641.16 and 184.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.50, 641.16 and 184.14 is: 276.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.50 : 641.16 = 184.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.50/641.16 = 184.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.50x = 641.16 × 184.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.50x = 118,063.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,063.20/427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.17

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