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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.61, 642.99 and 185.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.61, 642.99 and 185.31 is: 278.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.61 : 642.99 = 185.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.61/642.99 = 185.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.61x = 642.99 × 185.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.61x = 119,152.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,152.48/428.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.00

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