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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.43, 639.06 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.43, 639.06 and 182.80 is: 273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.43 : 639.06 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.43/639.06 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.43x = 639.06 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.43x = 116,820.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,820.17/426.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.95

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