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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.12, 642.30 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.12, 642.30 and 181.19 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.12 : 642.30 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.12/642.30 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.12x = 642.30 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.12x = 116,381.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,381.74/428.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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