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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.09, 640.67 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.09, 640.67 and 138.53 is: 207.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.09 : 640.67 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.09/640.67 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.09x = 640.67 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.09x = 88,752.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,752.02/427.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.81

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