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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.38, 639.59 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.38, 639.59 and 134.09 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.38 : 639.59 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.38/639.59 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.38x = 639.59 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.38x = 85,758.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,758.75/426.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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