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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.17, 640.23 and 195.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.17, 640.23 and 195.83 is: 293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.17 : 640.23 = 195.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.17/640.23 = 195.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.17x = 640.23 × 195.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.17x = 125,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,373.04/427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.50

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