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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.51, 640.71 and 183.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.51, 640.71 and 183.70 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.51 : 640.71 = 183.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.51/640.71 = 183.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.51x = 640.71 × 183.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.51x = 117,698.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,698.43/427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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