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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 640.30 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 640.30 and 183.32 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 640.30 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/640.30 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 640.30 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 117,379.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,379.80/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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