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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.10, 642.42 and 184.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.10, 642.42 and 184.70 is: 277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.10 : 642.42 = 184.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.10/642.42 = 184.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.10x = 642.42 × 184.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.10x = 118,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,651.76/428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.16

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