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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.60, 641.36 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.60, 641.36 and 138.96 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.60 : 641.36 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.60/641.36 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.60x = 641.36 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.60x = 89,123.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,123.39/427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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