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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 641.50 and 196.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 641.50 and 196.50 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 641.50 = 196.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/641.50 = 196.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 641.50 × 196.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 126,054.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,054.75/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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