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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.15, 640.57 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.15, 640.57 and 134.61 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.15 : 640.57 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.15/640.57 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.15x = 640.57 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.15x = 86,225.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,225.53/427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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