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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.68, 638.07 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.68, 638.07 and 182.07 is: 272.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.68 : 638.07 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.68/638.07 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.68x = 638.07 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.68x = 116,173.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,173.40/425.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.91

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