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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.60, 639.76 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.60, 639.76 and 138.12 is: 207.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.60 : 639.76 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.60/639.76 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.60x = 639.76 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.60x = 88,363.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,363.65/426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.13

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