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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.61, 641.49 and 184.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.61, 641.49 and 184.31 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.61 : 641.49 = 184.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.61/641.49 = 184.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.61x = 641.49 × 184.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.61x = 118,231.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,231.53/427.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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