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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.32, 639.40 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.32, 639.40 and 118.12 is: 177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.32 : 639.40 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.32/639.40 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.32x = 639.40 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.32x = 75,523.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,523.99/426.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.15

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