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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.85, 640.33 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.85, 640.33 and 183.40 is: 275.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.85 : 640.33 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.85/640.33 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.85x = 640.33 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.85x = 117,436.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,436.52/426.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.12

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