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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.16, 640.60 and 183.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.16, 640.60 and 183.44 is: 275.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.16 : 640.60 = 183.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.16/640.60 = 183.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.16x = 640.60 × 183.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.16x = 117,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,511.66/427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.10

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