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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.25, 639 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.25, 639 and 182.93 is: 274.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.25 : 639 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.25/639 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.25x = 639 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.25x = 116,893.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,893.87/426.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.24

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