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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429, 643.06 and 185.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429, 643.06 and 185.68 is: 278.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429 : 643.06 = 185.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429/643.06 = 185.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429x = 643.06 × 185.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429x = 119,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,403.38/429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.33

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