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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.54, 639.72 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.54, 639.72 and 134.00 is: 200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.54 : 639.72 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.54/639.72 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.54x = 639.72 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.54x = 85,719.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,719.28/426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.96

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