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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.30, 638.24 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.30, 638.24 and 181.85 is: 272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.30 : 638.24 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.30/638.24 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.30x = 638.24 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.30x = 116,063.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,063.94/425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.90

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