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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 641.12 and 184.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 641.12 and 184.01 is: 275.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 641.12 = 184.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/641.12 = 184.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 641.12 × 184.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 117,968.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,968.37/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.83

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