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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.19, 642.30 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.19, 642.30 and 184.55 is: 276.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.19 : 642.30 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.19/642.30 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.19x = 642.30 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.19x = 118,532.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,532.56/428.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.82

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