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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.60, 641.16 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.60, 641.16 and 135.02 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.60 : 641.16 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.60/641.16 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.60x = 641.16 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.60x = 86,569.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,569.42/427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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