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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 639.60 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 639.60 and 183.12 is: 274.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 639.60 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/639.60 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 639.60 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 117,123.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,123.55/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.47

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