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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.64, 640.94 and 196.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.64, 640.94 and 196.20 is: 294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.64 : 640.94 = 196.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.64/640.94 = 196.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.64x = 640.94 × 196.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.64x = 125,751.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,751.45/427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.06

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