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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.65, 642.85 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.65, 642.85 and 181.85 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.65 : 642.85 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.65/642.85 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.65x = 642.85 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.65x = 116,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,900.67/428.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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