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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 639.98 and 138.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 639.98 and 138.20 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 639.98 = 138.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/639.98 = 138.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 639.98 × 138.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 88,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,445.24/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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