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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.71, 644.63 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.71, 644.63 and 186.17 is: 279.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.71 : 644.63 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.71/644.63 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.71x = 644.63 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.71x = 120,006.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,006.61/429.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.28

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