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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.81, 640.22 and 183.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.81, 640.22 and 183.35 is: 275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.81 : 640.22 = 183.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.81/640.22 = 183.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.81x = 640.22 × 183.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.81x = 117,380.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,380.22/426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.02

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