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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.94, 638.76 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.94, 638.76 and 182.34 is: 273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.94 : 638.76 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.94/638.76 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.94x = 638.76 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.94x = 116,471.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,471.50/425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.45

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