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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.92, 641.43 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.92, 641.43 and 184.38 is: 276.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.92 : 641.43 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.92/641.43 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.92x = 641.43 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.92x = 118,266.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,266.86/427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.38

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