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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.92, 642 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.92, 642 and 184.80 is: 277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.92 : 642 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.92/642 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.92x = 642 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.92x = 118,641.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,641.60/427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.25

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