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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.28, 642.72 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.28, 642.72 and 184.97 is: 277.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.28 : 642.72 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.28/642.72 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.28x = 642.72 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.28x = 118,883.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,883.92/428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.58

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