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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.16, 639.24 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.16, 639.24 and 133.66 is: 200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.16 : 639.24 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.16/639.24 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.16x = 639.24 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.16x = 85,440.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,440.82/426.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.49

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