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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.54, 644.40 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.54, 644.40 and 186.12 is: 279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.54 : 644.40 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.54/644.40 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.54x = 644.40 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.54x = 119,935.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,935.73/429.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.22

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