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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.49, 639.60 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.49, 639.60 and 182.86 is: 274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.49 : 639.60 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.49/639.60 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.49x = 639.60 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.49x = 116,957.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,957.26/426.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.23

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