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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 641.97 and 184.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 641.97 and 184.41 is: 276.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 641.97 = 184.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/641.97 = 184.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 641.97 × 184.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 118,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,385.69/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.69

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