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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.21, 640.59 and 195.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.21, 640.59 and 195.90 is: 293.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.21 : 640.59 = 195.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.21/640.59 = 195.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.21x = 640.59 × 195.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.21x = 125,492.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,492.32/427.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.75

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