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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.15, 640.75 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.15, 640.75 and 114.84 is: 172.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.15 : 640.75 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.15/640.75 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.15x = 640.75 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.15x = 73,583.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,583.44/427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.27

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