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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.15, 638.07 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.15, 638.07 and 181.86 is: 272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.15 : 638.07 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.15/638.07 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.15x = 638.07 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.15x = 116,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,039.41/425.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.94

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