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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.47, 641.04 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.47, 641.04 and 138.90 is: 208.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.47 : 641.04 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.47/641.04 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.47x = 641.04 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.47x = 89,040.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,040.46/427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.30

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