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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.90, 639.05 and 182.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.90, 639.05 and 182.49 is: 273.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.90 : 639.05 = 182.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.90/639.05 = 182.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.90x = 639.05 × 182.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.90x = 116,619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,619.32/425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.82

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