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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.32, 640.89 and 119.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.32, 640.89 and 119.11 is: 178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.32 : 640.89 = 119.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.32/640.89 = 119.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.32x = 640.89 × 119.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.32x = 76,335.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,335.52/427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.64

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