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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 638.65 and 182.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 638.65 and 182.32 is: 273.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 638.65 = 182.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/638.65 = 182.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 638.65 × 182.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 116,438.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,438.67/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.46

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