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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.95, 644.94 and 186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.95, 644.94 and 186.68 is: 280.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.95 : 644.94 = 186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.95/644.94 = 186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.95x = 644.94 × 186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.95x = 120,394.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,394.17/429.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.02

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