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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.53, 640.04 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.53, 640.04 and 183.26 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.53 : 640.04 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.53/640.04 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.53x = 640.04 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.53x = 117,294.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,294.41/426.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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