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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 639.65 and 134.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 639.65 and 134.03 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 639.65 = 134.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/639.65 = 134.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 639.65 × 134.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 85,732.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,732.29/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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