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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.15, 642.42 and 184.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.15, 642.42 and 184.74 is: 277.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.15 : 642.42 = 184.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.15/642.42 = 184.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.15x = 642.42 × 184.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.15x = 118,680.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,680.67/428.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.19

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