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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.50, 642.57 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.50, 642.57 and 184.78 is: 277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.50 : 642.57 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.50/642.57 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.50x = 642.57 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.50x = 118,734.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,734.08/428.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.09

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