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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.09, 640.62 and 118.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.09, 640.62 and 118.93 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.09 : 640.62 = 118.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.09/640.62 = 118.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.09x = 640.62 × 118.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.09x = 76,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,186.04/427.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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