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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.38, 641.33 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.38, 641.33 and 183.90 is: 275.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.38 : 641.33 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.38/641.33 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.38x = 641.33 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.38x = 117,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,939.67/427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.96

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