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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.79, 641.61 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.79, 641.61 and 184.25 is: 276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.79 : 641.61 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.79/641.61 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.79x = 641.61 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.79x = 118,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,213.43/427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.34

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