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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.09, 640.41 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.09, 640.41 and 195.78 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.09 : 640.41 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.09/640.41 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.09x = 640.41 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.09x = 125,375.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,375.73/427.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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