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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 640.36 and 183.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 640.36 and 183.52 is: 275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 640.36 = 183.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/640.36 = 183.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 640.36 × 183.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 117,518.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,518.87/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.09

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