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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.16, 639.10 and 182.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.16, 639.10 and 182.44 is: 273.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.16 : 639.10 = 182.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.16/639.10 = 182.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.16x = 639.10 × 182.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.16x = 116,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,597.40/426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.60

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