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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.13, 639.12 and 137.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.13, 639.12 and 137.57 is: 206.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.13 : 639.12 = 137.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.13/639.12 = 137.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.13x = 639.12 × 137.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.13x = 87,921.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,921.06/426.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.33

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