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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 639.76 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 639.76 and 182.86 is: 274.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 639.76 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/639.76 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 639.76 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 116,986.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,986.51/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.31

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