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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 640.40 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 640.40 and 183.57 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 640.40 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/640.40 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 640.40 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 117,557.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,557.31/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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