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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.47, 640.65 and 196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.47, 640.65 and 196.02 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.47 : 640.65 = 196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.47/640.65 = 196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.47x = 640.65 × 196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.47x = 125,580.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,580.21/427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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