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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.67, 641.60 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.67, 641.60 and 184.22 is: 276.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.67 : 641.60 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.67/641.60 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.67x = 641.60 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.67x = 118,195.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,195.55/427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.37

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