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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.45, 638.19 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.45, 638.19 and 182.18 is: 273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.45 : 638.19 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.45/638.19 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.45x = 638.19 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.45x = 116,262.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,262.26/425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.27

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