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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.83, 641.10 and 184.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.83, 641.10 and 184.02 is: 275.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.83 : 641.10 = 184.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.83/641.10 = 184.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.83x = 641.10 × 184.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.83x = 117,975.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,975.22/427.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.75

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