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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.88, 636.90 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.88, 636.90 and 181.44 is: 271.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.88 : 636.90 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.88/636.90 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.88x = 636.90 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.88x = 115,559.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,559.14/424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.98

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