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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.18, 640.81 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.18, 640.81 and 114.88 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.18 : 640.81 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.18/640.81 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.18x = 640.81 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.18x = 73,614.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,614.79/427.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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