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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.08, 642.25 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.08, 642.25 and 184.72 is: 277.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.08 : 642.25 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.08/642.25 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.08x = 642.25 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.08x = 118,635.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,635.05/428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.13

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