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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.74, 640.07 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.74, 640.07 and 138.18 is: 207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.74 : 640.07 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.74/640.07 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.74x = 640.07 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.74x = 88,444.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,444.87/426.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.26

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