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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.33, 640.96 and 134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.33, 640.96 and 134.83 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.33 : 640.96 = 134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.33/640.96 = 134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.33x = 640.96 × 134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.33x = 86,420.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,420.64/427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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