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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.52, 643.70 and 185.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.52, 643.70 and 185.70 is: 278.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.52 : 643.70 = 185.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.52/643.70 = 185.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.52x = 643.70 × 185.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.52x = 119,535.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,535.09/429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.30

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