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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.57, 643.11 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.57, 643.11 and 185.10 is: 277.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.57 : 643.11 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.57/643.11 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.57x = 643.11 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.57x = 119,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,039.02/428.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.76

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