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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 639.36 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 639.36 and 182.72 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 639.36 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/639.36 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 639.36 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 116,823.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,823.86/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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