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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.07, 640.62 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.07, 640.62 and 118.92 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.07 : 640.62 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.07/640.62 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.07x = 640.62 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.07x = 76,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,184.93/427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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