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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.73, 643.01 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.73, 643.01 and 181.85 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.73 : 643.01 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.73/643.01 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.73x = 643.01 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.73x = 116,927.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,927.24/428.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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