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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.95, 640.38 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.95, 640.38 and 134.47 is: 201.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.95 : 640.38 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.95/640.38 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.95x = 640.38 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.95x = 86,113.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,113.20/426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.69

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