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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.30, 639.02 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.30, 639.02 and 182.48 is: 273.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.30 : 639.02 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.30/639.02 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.30x = 639.02 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.30x = 116,608.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,608.37/426.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.54

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