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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 642.47 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 642.47 and 184.77 is: 277.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 642.47 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/642.47 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 642.47 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 118,708.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,708.26/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.24

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