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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.25, 639.48 and 137.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.25, 639.48 and 137.69 is: 206.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.25 : 639.48 = 137.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.25/639.48 = 137.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.25x = 639.48 × 137.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.25x = 88,050.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,050.00/426.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.57

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