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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.41, 638.33 and 182.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.41, 638.33 and 182.12 is: 273.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.41 : 638.33 = 182.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.41/638.33 = 182.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.41x = 638.33 × 182.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.41x = 116,248.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,248.56/425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.26

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