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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.32, 639.60 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.32, 639.60 and 182.88 is: 274.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.32 : 639.60 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.32/639.60 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.32x = 639.60 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.32x = 116,970.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,970.05/426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.37

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