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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 641.75 and 196.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 641.75 and 196.76 is: 295.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 641.75 = 196.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/641.75 = 196.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 641.75 × 196.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 126,266.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,266.54/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.10

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