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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.21, 639.32 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.21, 639.32 and 137.67 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.21 : 639.32 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.21/639.32 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.21x = 639.32 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.21x = 88,014.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,014.50/426.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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