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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.05, 642.25 and 181.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.05, 642.25 and 181.31 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.05 : 642.25 = 181.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.05/642.25 = 181.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.05x = 642.25 × 181.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.05x = 116,443.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,443.36/428.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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