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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.65, 639.95 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.65, 639.95 and 134.16 is: 201.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.65 : 639.95 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.65/639.95 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.65x = 639.95 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.65x = 85,853.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,853.38/426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.23

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