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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.67, 644.55 and 186.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.67, 644.55 and 186.13 is: 279.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.67 : 644.55 = 186.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.67/644.55 = 186.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.67x = 644.55 × 186.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.67x = 119,970.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,970.09/429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.21

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