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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.29, 642.36 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.29, 642.36 and 184.75 is: 277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.29 : 642.36 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.29/642.36 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.29x = 642.36 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.29x = 118,676.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,676.01/428.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.09

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