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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.97, 641.99 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.97, 641.99 and 119.82 is: 179.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.97 : 641.99 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.97/641.99 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.97x = 641.99 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.97x = 76,922.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,922.64/427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.74

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