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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.06, 640.73 and 183.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.06, 640.73 and 183.59 is: 275.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.06 : 640.73 = 183.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.06/640.73 = 183.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.06x = 640.73 × 183.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.06x = 117,631.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,631.62/427.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.45

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