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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.19, 640.23 and 183.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.19, 640.23 and 183.47 is: 274.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.19 : 640.23 = 183.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.19/640.23 = 183.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.19x = 640.23 × 183.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.19x = 117,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,459.80/427.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.96

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