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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.64, 639.78 and 134.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.64, 639.78 and 134.06 is: 201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.64 : 639.78 = 134.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.64/639.78 = 134.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.64x = 639.78 × 134.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.64x = 85,768.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,768.91/426.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.03

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