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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.35, 641.02 and 138.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.35, 641.02 and 138.79 is: 208.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.35 : 641.02 = 138.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.35/641.02 = 138.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.35x = 641.02 × 138.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.35x = 88,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,963.27/427.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.17

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