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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.18, 640.32 and 183.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.18, 640.32 and 183.56 is: 275.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.18 : 640.32 = 183.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.18/640.32 = 183.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.18x = 640.32 × 183.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.18x = 117,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,537.14/427.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.15

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