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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426, 639.03 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426, 639.03 and 133.71 is: 200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426 : 639.03 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426/639.03 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426x = 639.03 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426x = 85,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,444.70/426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.57

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