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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.77, 640.16 and 138.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.77, 640.16 and 138.21 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.77 : 640.16 = 138.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.77/640.16 = 138.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.77x = 640.16 × 138.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.77x = 88,476.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,476.51/426.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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