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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.97, 641.96 and 184.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.97, 641.96 and 184.37 is: 276.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.97 : 641.96 = 184.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.97/641.96 = 184.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.97x = 641.96 × 184.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.97x = 118,354.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,354.03/427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.55

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