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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.83, 643.26 and 185.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.83, 643.26 and 185.35 is: 278.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.83 : 643.26 = 185.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.83/643.26 = 185.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.83x = 643.26 × 185.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.83x = 119,228.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,228.24/428.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.03

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