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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.36, 639.06 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.36, 639.06 and 182.76 is: 273.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.36 : 639.06 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.36/639.06 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.36x = 639.06 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.36x = 116,794.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,794.61/426.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.93

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