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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.50, 641.25 and 199.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.50, 641.25 and 199.50 is: 299.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.50 : 641.25 = 199.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.50/641.25 = 199.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.50x = 641.25 × 199.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.50x = 127,929.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,929.38/427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.25

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