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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.95, 642.09 and 181.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.95, 642.09 and 181.22 is: 271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.95 : 642.09 = 181.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.95/642.09 = 181.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.95x = 642.09 × 181.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.95x = 116,356.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,356.34/427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.89

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