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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.73, 644.59 and 185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.73, 644.59 and 185.92 is: 278.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.73 : 644.59 = 185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.73/644.59 = 185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.73x = 644.59 × 185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.73x = 119,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,840.79/429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.88

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