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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 638.88 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 638.88 and 182.52 is: 273.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 638.88 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/638.88 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 638.88 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 116,608.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,608.38/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.73

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