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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.62, 637.14 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.62, 637.14 and 181.38 is: 272.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.62 : 637.14 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.62/637.14 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.62x = 637.14 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.62x = 115,564.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,564.45/424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.16

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