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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.96, 638.40 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.96, 638.40 and 182.16 is: 273.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.96 : 638.40 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.96/638.40 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.96x = 638.40 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.96x = 116,290.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,290.94/425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.01

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