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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.07, 642.13 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.07, 642.13 and 119.94 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.07 : 642.13 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.07/642.13 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.07x = 642.13 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.07x = 77,019.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,019.45/428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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