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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.53, 642.80 and 184.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.53, 642.80 and 184.90 is: 277.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.53 : 642.80 = 184.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.53/642.80 = 184.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.53x = 642.80 × 184.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.53x = 118,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,853.72/428.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.35

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