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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.26, 642.30 and 184.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.26, 642.30 and 184.86 is: 277.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.26 : 642.30 = 184.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.26/642.30 = 184.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.26x = 642.30 × 184.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.26x = 118,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,735.58/428.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.25

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