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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.96, 640.22 and 183.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.96, 640.22 and 183.38 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.96 : 640.22 = 183.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.96/640.22 = 183.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.96x = 640.22 × 183.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.96x = 117,399.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,399.43/426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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