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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.48, 641.22 and 183.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.48, 641.22 and 183.67 is: 275.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.48 : 641.22 = 183.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.48/641.22 = 183.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.48x = 641.22 × 183.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.48x = 117,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,770.59/427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.50

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