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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.33, 640.41 and 196.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.33, 640.41 and 196.30 is: 294.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.33 : 640.41 = 196.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.33/640.41 = 196.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.33x = 640.41 × 196.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.33x = 125,712.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,712.48/427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.18

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