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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.07, 642 and 184.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.07, 642 and 184.57 is: 276.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.07 : 642 = 184.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.07/642 = 184.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.07x = 642 × 184.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.07x = 118,492.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,492.34/428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.81

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