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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.40, 641.08 and 119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.40, 641.08 and 119.24 is: 178.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.40 : 641.08 = 119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.40/641.08 = 119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.40x = 641.08 × 119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.40x = 76,442.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,442.38/427.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.85

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