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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.97, 640.47 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.97, 640.47 and 118.85 is: 178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.97 : 640.47 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.97/640.47 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.97x = 640.47 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.97x = 76,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,120.71/426.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.28

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