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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.54, 639.24 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.54, 639.24 and 182.76 is: 273.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.54 : 639.24 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.54/639.24 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.54x = 639.24 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.54x = 116,824.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,824.31/426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.89

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