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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.51, 641.32 and 184.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.51, 641.32 and 184.11 is: 276.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.51 : 641.32 = 184.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.51/641.32 = 184.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.51x = 641.32 × 184.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.51x = 118,070.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,070.56/427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.18

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