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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.12, 639.16 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.12, 639.16 and 137.52 is: 206.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.12 : 639.16 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.12/639.16 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.12x = 639.16 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.12x = 87,897.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,897.28/426.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.27

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