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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 641.59 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 641.59 and 196.80 is: 295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 641.59 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/641.59 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 641.59 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 126,262.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,262.01/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.23

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