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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.95, 639.03 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.95, 639.03 and 182.48 is: 273.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.95 : 639.03 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.95/639.03 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.95x = 639.03 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.95x = 116,610.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,610.19/425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.76

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