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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.35, 639.66 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.35, 639.66 and 133.84 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.35 : 639.66 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.35/639.66 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.35x = 639.66 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.35x = 85,612.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,612.09/426.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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