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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.51, 641.41 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.51, 641.41 and 135.05 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.51 : 641.41 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.51/641.41 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.51x = 641.41 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.51x = 86,623.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,623.69/427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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