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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.40, 644.41 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.40, 644.41 and 186.10 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.40 : 644.41 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.40/644.41 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.40x = 644.41 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.40x = 119,924.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,924.70/429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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