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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.52, 639.73 and 183.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.52, 639.73 and 183.21 is: 274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.52 : 639.73 = 183.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.52/639.73 = 183.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.52x = 639.73 × 183.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.52x = 117,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,204.93/426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.79

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