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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.05, 639.07 and 137.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.05, 639.07 and 137.51 is: 206.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.05 : 639.07 = 137.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.05/639.07 = 137.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.05x = 639.07 × 137.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.05x = 87,874.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,874.98/426.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.26

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