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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.42, 639.63 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.42, 639.63 and 137.79 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.42 : 639.63 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.42/639.63 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.42x = 639.63 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.42x = 88,134.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,134.62/426.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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