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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.52, 644.40 and 186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.52, 644.40 and 186.20 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.52 : 644.40 = 186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.52/644.40 = 186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.52x = 644.40 × 186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.52x = 119,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,987.28/429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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