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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.57, 641.36 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.57, 641.36 and 135.07 is: 202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.57 : 641.36 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.57/641.36 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.57x = 641.36 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.57x = 86,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,628.50/427.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.61

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