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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.97, 642.22 and 184.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.97, 642.22 and 184.51 is: 276.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.97 : 642.22 = 184.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.97/642.22 = 184.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.97x = 642.22 × 184.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.97x = 118,496.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,496.35/427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.88

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