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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.26, 639.32 and 133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.26, 639.32 and 133.69 is: 200.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.26 : 639.32 = 133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.26/639.32 = 133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.26x = 639.32 × 133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.26x = 85,470.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,470.69/426.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.51

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