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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.64, 638.77 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.64, 638.77 and 182.34 is: 273.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.64 : 638.77 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.64/638.77 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.64x = 638.77 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.64x = 116,473.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,473.32/425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.64

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