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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.44, 638.28 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.44, 638.28 and 181.92 is: 272.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.44 : 638.28 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.44/638.28 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.44x = 638.28 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.44x = 116,115.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,115.90/425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.93

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