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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 636.89 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 636.89 and 181.19 is: 271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 636.89 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/636.89 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 636.89 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 115,398.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,398.79/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.54

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