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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.27, 640.97 and 138.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.27, 640.97 and 138.61 is: 207.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.27 : 640.97 = 138.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.27/640.97 = 138.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.27x = 640.97 × 138.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.27x = 88,844.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,844.85/427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.94

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