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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.21, 640.54 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.21, 640.54 and 193.02 is: 289.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.21 : 640.54 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.21/640.54 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.21x = 640.54 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.21x = 123,634.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,634.87/427.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.40

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