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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.36, 640.98 and 138.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.36, 640.98 and 138.76 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.36 : 640.98 = 138.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.36/640.98 = 138.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.36x = 640.98 × 138.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.36x = 88,942.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,942.38/427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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