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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.55, 640.11 and 183.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.55, 640.11 and 183.14 is: 274.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.55 : 640.11 = 183.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.55/640.11 = 183.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.55x = 640.11 × 183.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.55x = 117,229.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,229.75/426.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.83

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