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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.63, 641.47 and 193.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.63, 641.47 and 193.51 is: 290.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.63 : 641.47 = 193.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.63/641.47 = 193.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.63x = 641.47 × 193.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.63x = 124,127.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,127.93/427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.27

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