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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.23, 641.04 and 196.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.23, 641.04 and 196.08 is: 294.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.23 : 641.04 = 196.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.23/641.04 = 196.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.23x = 641.04 × 196.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.23x = 125,695.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,695.12/427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.21

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