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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.54, 638.54 and 182.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.54, 638.54 and 182.05 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.54 : 638.54 = 182.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.54/638.54 = 182.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.54x = 638.54 × 182.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.54x = 116,245.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,245.07/425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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