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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 640.24 and 183.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 640.24 and 183.30 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 640.24 = 183.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/640.24 = 183.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 640.24 × 183.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 117,355.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,355.99/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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