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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.67, 640.02 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.67, 640.02 and 134.17 is: 201.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.67 : 640.02 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.67/640.02 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.67x = 640.02 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.67x = 85,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,871.48/426.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.26

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