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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.43, 641.15 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.43, 641.15 and 138.89 is: 208.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.43 : 641.15 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.43/641.15 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.43x = 641.15 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.43x = 89,048.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,048.63/427.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.34

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