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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.80, 640.02 and 138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.80, 640.02 and 138.17 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.80 : 640.02 = 138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.80/640.02 = 138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.80x = 640.02 × 138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.80x = 88,431.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,431.56/426.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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