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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.51, 642.56 and 184.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.51, 642.56 and 184.94 is: 277.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.51 : 642.56 = 184.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.51/642.56 = 184.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.51x = 642.56 × 184.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.51x = 118,835.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,835.05/428.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.32

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