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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.21, 640.81 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.21, 640.81 and 183.58 is: 275.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.21 : 640.81 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.21/640.81 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.21x = 640.81 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.21x = 117,639.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,639.90/427.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.37

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