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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.23, 640.86 and 196.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.23, 640.86 and 196.13 is: 294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.23 : 640.86 = 196.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.23/640.86 = 196.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.23x = 640.86 × 196.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.23x = 125,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,691.87/427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.20

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