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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 641.18 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 641.18 and 119.28 is: 178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 641.18 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/641.18 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 641.18 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 76,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,479.35/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.92

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