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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.14, 640.68 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.14, 640.68 and 138.54 is: 207.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.14 : 640.68 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.14/640.68 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.14x = 640.68 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.14x = 88,759.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,759.81/427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.80

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