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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.05, 640.61 and 118.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.05, 640.61 and 118.93 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.05 : 640.61 = 118.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.05/640.61 = 118.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.05x = 640.61 × 118.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.05x = 76,185.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,185.40/427.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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