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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.72, 641.76 and 184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.72, 641.76 and 184.20 is: 276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.72 : 641.76 = 184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.72/641.76 = 184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.72x = 641.76 × 184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.72x = 118,212.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,212.19/427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.38

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