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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.33, 638.03 and 181.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.33, 638.03 and 181.86 is: 272.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.33 : 638.03 = 181.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.33/638.03 = 181.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.33x = 638.03 × 181.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.33x = 116,028.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,028.04/425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.80

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