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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.32, 643.36 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.32, 643.36 and 185.50 is: 277.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.32 : 643.36 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.32/643.36 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.32x = 643.36 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.32x = 119,343.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,343.28/429.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.98

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