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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 640.26 and 183.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 640.26 and 183.42 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 640.26 = 183.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/640.26 = 183.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 640.26 × 183.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 117,436.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,436.49/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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