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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.44, 639.78 and 137.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.44, 639.78 and 137.90 is: 206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.44 : 639.78 = 137.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.44/639.78 = 137.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.44x = 639.78 × 137.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.44x = 88,225.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,225.66/426.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.89

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