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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 638.62 and 182.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 638.62 and 182.79 is: 273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 638.62 = 182.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/638.62 = 182.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 638.62 × 182.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 116,732.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,732.89/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.98

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