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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 639.38 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 639.38 and 183.08 is: 274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 639.38 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/639.38 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 639.38 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 117,057.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,057.69/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.38

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