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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.56, 641.13 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.56, 641.13 and 183.96 is: 275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.56 : 641.13 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.56/641.13 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.56x = 641.13 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.56x = 117,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,942.27/427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.85

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