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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.73, 640.38 and 183.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.73, 640.38 and 183.31 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.73 : 640.38 = 183.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.73/640.38 = 183.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.73x = 640.38 × 183.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.73x = 117,388.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,388.17/426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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