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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.94, 640.23 and 183.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.94, 640.23 and 183.34 is: 274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 640.23 = 183.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/640.23 = 183.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 640.23 × 183.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 117,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,379.77/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.93

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