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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 639.18 and 137.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 639.18 and 137.64 is: 206.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 639.18 = 137.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/639.18 = 137.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 639.18 × 137.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 87,976.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,976.74/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.31

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