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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 640.72 and 195.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 640.72 and 195.95 is: 293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 640.72 = 195.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/640.72 = 195.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 640.72 × 195.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 125,549.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,549.08/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.89

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