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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 639.77 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 639.77 and 182.97 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 639.77 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/639.77 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 639.77 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 117,057.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,057.80/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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