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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.45, 639.87 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.45, 639.87 and 183.12 is: 274.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.45 : 639.87 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.45/639.87 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.45x = 639.87 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.45x = 117,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,172.99/426.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.76

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