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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.79, 640.32 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.79, 640.32 and 138.25 is: 207.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.79 : 640.32 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.79/640.32 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.79x = 640.32 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.79x = 88,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,524.24/426.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.42

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