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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.88, 643.16 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.88, 643.16 and 185.34 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.88 : 643.16 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.88/643.16 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.88x = 643.16 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.88x = 119,203.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,203.27/428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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