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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.52, 641.04 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.52, 641.04 and 183.75 is: 275.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.52 : 641.04 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.52/641.04 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.52x = 641.04 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.52x = 117,791.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,791.10/427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.53

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