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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.33, 639.46 and 137.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.33, 639.46 and 137.74 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.33 : 639.46 = 137.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.33/639.46 = 137.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.33x = 639.46 × 137.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.33x = 88,079.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,079.22/426.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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