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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.50, 639.84 and 134.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.50, 639.84 and 134.08 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.50 : 639.84 = 134.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.50/639.84 = 134.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.50x = 639.84 × 134.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.50x = 85,787.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,787.91/426.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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