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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.66, 639.98 and 138.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.66, 639.98 and 138.10 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.66 : 639.98 = 138.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.66/639.98 = 138.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.66x = 639.98 × 138.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.66x = 88,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,379.98/426.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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