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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.62, 639.95 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.62, 639.95 and 138.06 is: 207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.62 : 639.95 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.62/639.95 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.62x = 639.95 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.62x = 88,351.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,351.50/426.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.10

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