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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.82, 637.09 and 181.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.82, 637.09 and 181.28 is: 271.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.82 : 637.09 = 181.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.82/637.09 = 181.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.82x = 637.09 × 181.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.82x = 115,488.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,488.04/424.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.85

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