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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.08, 640.38 and 138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.08, 640.38 and 138.44 is: 207.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.08 : 640.38 = 138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.08/640.38 = 138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.08x = 640.38 × 138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.08x = 88,654.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,654.21/427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.58

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