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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.54, 639.81 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.54, 639.81 and 138 is: 207

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.54 : 639.81 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.54/639.81 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.54x = 639.81 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.54x = 88,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,293.78/426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207

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