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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.56, 640.05 and 183.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.56, 640.05 and 183.02 is: 274.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.56 : 640.05 = 183.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.56/640.05 = 183.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.56x = 640.05 × 183.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.56x = 117,138.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,138.75/426.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.62

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