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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.93, 638.96 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.93, 638.96 and 182.48 is: 273.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.93 : 638.96 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.93/638.96 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.93x = 638.96 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.93x = 116,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,593.31/425.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.74

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