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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 640.28 and 183.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 640.28 and 183.27 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 640.28 = 183.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/640.28 = 183.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 640.28 × 183.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 117,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,344.57/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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