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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.70, 639.30 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.70, 639.30 and 182.98 is: 274.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.70 : 639.30 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.70/639.30 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.70x = 639.30 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.70x = 116,979.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,979.11/426.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.15

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