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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.18, 638.69 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.18, 638.69 and 182.55 is: 273.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.18 : 638.69 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.18/638.69 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.18x = 638.69 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.18x = 116,591.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,591.95/426.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.57

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