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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.10, 640.76 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.10, 640.76 and 138.54 is: 207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.10 : 640.76 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.10/640.76 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.10x = 640.76 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.10x = 88,768.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,768.03/427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.84

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