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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.31, 642.40 and 120.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.31, 642.40 and 120.19 is: 180.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.31 : 642.40 = 120.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.31/642.40 = 120.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.31x = 642.40 × 120.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.31x = 77,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,210.06/428.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.27

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