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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.34, 638.97 and 182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.34, 638.97 and 182.62 is: 273.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.34 : 638.97 = 182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.34/638.97 = 182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.34x = 638.97 × 182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.34x = 116,688.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,688.82/426.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.70

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