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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 640.04 and 183.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 640.04 and 183.20 is: 274.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 640.04 = 183.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/640.04 = 183.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 640.04 × 183.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 117,251.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,251.21/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.85

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