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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 642.66 and 184.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 642.66 and 184.92 is: 277.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 642.66 = 184.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/642.66 = 184.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 642.66 × 184.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 118,840.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,840.69/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.52

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