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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.38, 641.16 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.38, 641.16 and 138.75 is: 208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.38 : 641.16 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.38/641.16 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.38x = 641.16 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.38x = 88,960.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,960.95/427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.15

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