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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.44, 637.75 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.44, 637.75 and 182.04 is: 272.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.44 : 637.75 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.44/637.75 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.44x = 637.75 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.44x = 116,096.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,096.01/425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.88

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