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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.78, 640.02 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.78, 640.02 and 138.18 is: 207.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.78 : 640.02 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.78/640.02 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.78x = 640.02 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.78x = 88,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,437.96/426.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.22

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