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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.67, 640.93 and 183.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.67, 640.93 and 183.88 is: 275.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.67 : 640.93 = 183.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.67/640.93 = 183.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.67x = 640.93 × 183.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.67x = 117,854.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,854.21/427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.57

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