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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.22, 639.26 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.22, 639.26 and 113.87 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.22 : 639.26 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.22/639.26 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.22x = 639.26 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.22x = 72,791.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,791.97/426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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