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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.56, 641.18 and 138.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.56, 641.18 and 138.92 is: 208.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.56 : 641.18 = 138.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.56/641.18 = 138.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.56x = 641.18 × 138.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.56x = 89,072.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,072.73/427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.33

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