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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.87, 644.33 and 186.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.87, 644.33 and 186.09 is: 278.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.87 : 644.33 = 186.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.87/644.33 = 186.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.87x = 644.33 × 186.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.87x = 119,902.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,902.44/429.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.93

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