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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.53, 638.61 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.53, 638.61 and 182.22 is: 273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.53 : 638.61 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.53/638.61 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.53x = 638.61 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.53x = 116,367.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,367.51/425.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.47

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