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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.95, 640.31 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.95, 640.31 and 134.39 is: 201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.95 : 640.31 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.95/640.31 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.95x = 640.31 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.95x = 86,047.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,047.39/426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.54

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