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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.67, 640.10 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.67, 640.10 and 183.22 is: 274.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.67 : 640.10 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.67/640.10 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.67x = 640.10 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.67x = 117,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,277.98/426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.87

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