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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.49, 638.25 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.49, 638.25 and 182.08 is: 273.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.49 : 638.25 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.49/638.25 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.49x = 638.25 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.49x = 116,212.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,212.56/425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.13

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