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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.59, 641.16 and 196.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.59, 641.16 and 196.38 is: 294.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.59 : 641.16 = 196.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.59/641.16 = 196.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.59x = 641.16 × 196.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.59x = 125,911.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,911.00/427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.47

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