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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.57, 641.24 and 135.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.57, 641.24 and 135.01 is: 202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.57 : 641.24 = 135.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.57/641.24 = 135.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.57x = 641.24 × 135.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.57x = 86,573.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,573.81/427.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.48

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