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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.18, 638.82 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.18, 638.82 and 182.56 is: 273.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.18 : 638.82 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.18/638.82 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.18x = 638.82 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.18x = 116,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,622.98/426.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.65

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