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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.17, 640.31 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.17, 640.31 and 183.63 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.17 : 640.31 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.17/640.31 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.17x = 640.31 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.17x = 117,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,579.21/427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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