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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.89, 638.53 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.89, 638.53 and 182.08 is: 272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.89 : 638.53 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.89/638.53 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.89x = 638.53 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.89x = 116,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,261.49/425.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.99

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