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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.50, 642.61 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.50, 642.61 and 184.96 is: 277.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.50 : 642.61 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.50/642.61 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.50x = 642.61 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.50x = 118,857.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,857.15/428.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.38

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