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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.66, 644.22 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.66, 644.22 and 186 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.66 : 644.22 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.66/644.22 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.66x = 644.22 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.66x = 119,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,824.92/429.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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