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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.24, 637.50 and 181.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.24, 637.50 and 181.93 is: 272.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.24 : 637.50 = 181.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.24/637.50 = 181.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.24x = 637.50 × 181.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.24x = 115,980.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,980.38/425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.74

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