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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.23, 640.82 and 183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.23, 640.82 and 183.92 is: 275.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.23 : 640.82 = 183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.23/640.82 = 183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.23x = 640.82 × 183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.23x = 117,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,855.49/427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.86

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