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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.61, 641.52 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.61, 641.52 and 184.07 is: 276.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.61 : 641.52 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.61/641.52 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.61x = 641.52 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.61x = 118,086.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,086.19/427.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.15

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