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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.81, 639.86 and 183.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.81, 639.86 and 183.15 is: 274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.81 : 639.86 = 183.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.81/639.86 = 183.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.81x = 639.86 × 183.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.81x = 117,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,189.44/426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.57

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