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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 638.56 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 638.56 and 182.68 is: 273.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 638.56 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/638.56 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 638.56 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 116,652.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,652.14/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.83

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