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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.72, 640.16 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.72, 640.16 and 138.12 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.72 : 640.16 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.72/640.16 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.72x = 640.16 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.72x = 88,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,418.90/426.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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