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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 639.01 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 639.01 and 182.35 is: 273.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 639.01 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/639.01 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 639.01 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 116,523.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,523.47/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.63

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