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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.04, 642.96 and 185.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.04, 642.96 and 185.32 is: 277.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.04 : 642.96 = 185.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.04/642.96 = 185.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.04x = 642.96 × 185.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.04x = 119,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,153.35/429.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.72

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