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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.85, 641.85 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.85, 641.85 and 181.20 is: 271.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.85 : 641.85 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.85/641.85 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.85x = 641.85 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.85x = 116,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,302.31/427.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.83

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