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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 641.96 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 641.96 and 119.93 is: 179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 641.96 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/641.96 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 641.96 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 76,987.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,987.76/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.86

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