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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.35, 640.98 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.35, 640.98 and 138.75 is: 208.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.35 : 640.98 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.35/640.98 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.35x = 640.98 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.35x = 88,935.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,935.98/427.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.11

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