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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.26, 640.82 and 134.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.26, 640.82 and 134.69 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.26 : 640.82 = 134.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.26/640.82 = 134.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.26x = 640.82 × 134.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.26x = 86,312.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,312.05/427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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