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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.32, 639.18 and 182.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.32, 639.18 and 182.72 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.32 : 639.18 = 182.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.32/639.18 = 182.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.32x = 639.18 × 182.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.32x = 116,790.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,790.97/426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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