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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.19, 639.12 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.19, 639.12 and 182.65 is: 273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.19 : 639.12 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.19/639.12 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.19x = 639.12 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.19x = 116,735.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,735.27/426.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.90

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