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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 641.25 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 641.25 and 135.02 is: 202.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 641.25 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/641.25 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 641.25 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 86,583.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,583.64/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.56

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