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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.29, 640.86 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.29, 640.86 and 183.75 is: 275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.29 : 640.86 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.29/640.86 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.29x = 640.86 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.29x = 117,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,758.03/427.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.59

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