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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.59, 641.39 and 183.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.59, 641.39 and 183.97 is: 275.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.59 : 641.39 = 183.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.59/641.39 = 183.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.59x = 641.39 × 183.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.59x = 117,994.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,994.91/427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.95

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