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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.05, 640.62 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.05, 640.62 and 138.42 is: 207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.05 : 640.62 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.05/640.62 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.05x = 640.62 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.05x = 88,674.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,674.62/427.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.64

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