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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.45, 637.83 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.45, 637.83 and 182.15 is: 273.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.45 : 637.83 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.45/637.83 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.45x = 637.83 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.45x = 116,180.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,180.73/425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.08

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