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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.12, 640.61 and 138.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.12, 640.61 and 138.52 is: 207.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.12 : 640.61 = 138.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.12/640.61 = 138.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.12x = 640.61 × 138.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.12x = 88,737.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,737.30/427.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.76

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