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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.03, 642.11 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.03, 642.11 and 184.55 is: 276.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.03 : 642.11 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.03/642.11 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.03x = 642.11 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.03x = 118,502.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,502.08/428.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.86

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