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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.32, 640.72 and 138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.32, 640.72 and 138.72 is: 208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.32 : 640.72 = 138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.32/640.72 = 138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.32x = 640.72 × 138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.32x = 88,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,880.68/427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.00

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