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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427, 640.38 and 183.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427, 640.38 and 183.64 is: 275.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427 : 640.38 = 183.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427/640.38 = 183.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427x = 640.38 × 183.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427x = 117,599.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,599.38/427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.41

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