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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.54, 639.87 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.54, 639.87 and 134.07 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.54 : 639.87 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.54/639.87 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.54x = 639.87 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.54x = 85,787.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,787.37/426.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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