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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.82, 640.26 and 138.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.82, 640.26 and 138.26 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.82 : 640.26 = 138.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.82/640.26 = 138.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.82x = 640.26 × 138.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.82x = 88,522.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,522.35/426.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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