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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.94, 640.61 and 183.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.94, 640.61 and 183.62 is: 275.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.94 : 640.61 = 183.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.94/640.61 = 183.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.94x = 640.61 × 183.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.94x = 117,628.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,628.81/426.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.52

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