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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.50, 639.70 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.50, 639.70 and 118.38 is: 177.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.50 : 639.70 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.50/639.70 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.50x = 639.70 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.50x = 75,727.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,727.69/426.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.56

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