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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.27, 640.92 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.27, 640.92 and 138.71 is: 208.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.27 : 640.92 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.27/640.92 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.27x = 640.92 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.27x = 88,902.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,902.01/427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.07

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