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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 638.40 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 638.40 and 182.44 is: 273.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 638.40 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/638.40 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 638.40 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 116,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,469.70/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.48

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