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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.85, 641.97 and 184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.85, 641.97 and 184.44 is: 276.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.85 : 641.97 = 184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.85/641.97 = 184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.85x = 641.97 × 184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.85x = 118,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,404.95/427.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.75

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