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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.09, 640.83 and 196.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.09, 640.83 and 196.05 is: 294.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.09 : 640.83 = 196.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.09/640.83 = 196.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.09x = 640.83 × 196.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.09x = 125,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,634.72/427.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.16

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