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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.88, 637.32 and 181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.88, 637.32 and 181.40 is: 272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.88 : 637.32 = 181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.88/637.32 = 181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.88x = 637.32 × 181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.88x = 115,609.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,609.85/424.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.10

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