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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.04, 639.16 and 137.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.04, 639.16 and 137.50 is: 206.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.04 : 639.16 = 137.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.04/639.16 = 137.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.04x = 639.16 × 137.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.04x = 87,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,884.50/426.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.28

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