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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.19, 639.32 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.19, 639.32 and 118.07 is: 177.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.19 : 639.32 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.19/639.32 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.19x = 639.32 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.19x = 75,483.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,483.92/426.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.11

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