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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.75, 639.54 and 183.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.75, 639.54 and 183.12 is: 274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.75 : 639.54 = 183.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.75/639.54 = 183.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.75x = 639.54 × 183.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.75x = 117,112.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,112.56/426.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.43

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