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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.46, 641.31 and 138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.46, 641.31 and 138.86 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.46 : 641.31 = 138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.46/641.31 = 138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.46x = 641.31 × 138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.46x = 89,052.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,052.31/427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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