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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 640.80 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 640.80 and 119.09 is: 178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 640.80 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/640.80 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 640.80 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 76,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,309.67/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.63

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