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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.77, 640.01 and 138.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.77, 640.01 and 138.13 is: 207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.77 : 640.01 = 138.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.77/640.01 = 138.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.77x = 640.01 × 138.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.77x = 88,403.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,403.89/426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.15

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