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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.60, 641.54 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.60, 641.54 and 184.20 is: 276.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.60 : 641.54 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.60/641.54 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.60x = 641.54 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.60x = 118,171.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,171.67/427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.36

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