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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.94, 639.86 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.94, 639.86 and 183.22 is: 274.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 639.86 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/639.86 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 639.86 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 117,235.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,235.15/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.59

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