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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.16, 638.88 and 182.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.16, 638.88 and 182.35 is: 273.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.16 : 638.88 = 182.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.16/638.88 = 182.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.16x = 638.88 × 182.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.16x = 116,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,499.77/426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.37

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