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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.97, 641.97 and 119.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.97, 641.97 and 119.85 is: 179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.97 : 641.97 = 119.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.97/641.97 = 119.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.97x = 641.97 × 119.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.97x = 76,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,940.10/427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.78

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