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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.56, 638.22 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.56, 638.22 and 181.96 is: 272.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.56 : 638.22 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.56/638.22 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.56x = 638.22 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.56x = 116,130.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,130.51/425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.89

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