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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.27, 640.75 and 138.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.27, 640.75 and 138.63 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.27 : 640.75 = 138.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.27/640.75 = 138.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.27x = 640.75 × 138.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.27x = 88,827.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,827.17/427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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