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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427, 639.76 and 183.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427, 639.76 and 183.40 is: 274.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427 : 639.76 = 183.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427/639.76 = 183.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427x = 639.76 × 183.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427x = 117,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,331.98/427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.78

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