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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.74, 642.97 and 185.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.74, 642.97 and 185.11 is: 277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.74 : 642.97 = 185.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.74/642.97 = 185.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.74x = 642.97 × 185.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.74x = 119,020.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,020.18/428.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.60

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