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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.90, 638.96 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.90, 638.96 and 182.30 is: 273.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.90 : 638.96 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.90/638.96 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.90x = 638.96 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.90x = 116,482.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,482.41/425.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.50

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