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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.85, 640.23 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.85, 640.23 and 138.25 is: 207.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.85 : 640.23 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.85/640.23 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.85x = 640.23 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.85x = 88,511.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,511.80/426.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.36

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