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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.51, 639.81 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.51, 639.81 and 137.97 is: 206.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.51 : 639.81 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.51/639.81 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.51x = 639.81 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.51x = 88,274.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,274.59/426.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.97

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