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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.83, 641.86 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.83, 641.86 and 184.30 is: 276.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.83 : 641.86 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.83/641.86 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.83x = 641.86 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.83x = 118,292.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,292.73/427.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.49

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