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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.28, 640.36 and 183.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.28, 640.36 and 183.51 is: 275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.28 : 640.36 = 183.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.28/640.36 = 183.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.28x = 640.36 × 183.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.28x = 117,512.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,512.46/427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.02

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