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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.42, 641.22 and 134.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.42, 641.22 and 134.99 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.42 : 641.22 = 134.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.42/641.22 = 134.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.42x = 641.22 × 134.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.42x = 86,560.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,560.59/427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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