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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.19, 639.41 and 137.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.19, 639.41 and 137.65 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.19 : 639.41 = 137.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.19/639.41 = 137.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.19x = 639.41 × 137.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.19x = 88,014.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,014.10/426.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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