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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.99, 640.46 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.99, 640.46 and 134.48 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.99 : 640.46 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.99/640.46 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.99x = 640.46 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.99x = 86,125.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,125.19/426.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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