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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.73, 640.10 and 134.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.73, 640.10 and 134.23 is: 201.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.73 : 640.10 = 134.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.73/640.10 = 134.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.73x = 640.10 × 134.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.73x = 85,920.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,920.62/426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.35

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