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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.08, 643.64 and 185.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.08, 643.64 and 185.54 is: 278.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.08 : 643.64 = 185.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.08/643.64 = 185.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.08x = 643.64 × 185.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.08x = 119,420.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,420.97/429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.32

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