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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.27, 640.82 and 119.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.27, 640.82 and 119.05 is: 178.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.27 : 640.82 = 119.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.27/640.82 = 119.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.27x = 640.82 × 119.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.27x = 76,289.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,289.62/427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.55

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