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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.52, 639.86 and 137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.52, 639.86 and 137.88 is: 206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.52 : 639.86 = 137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.52/639.86 = 137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.52x = 639.86 × 137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.52x = 88,223.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,223.90/426.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.85

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