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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.48, 639.84 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.48, 639.84 and 183 is: 274.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.48 : 639.84 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.48/639.84 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.48x = 639.84 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.48x = 117,090.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,090.72/426.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.55

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