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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.60, 641.50 and 135.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.60, 641.50 and 135.09 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.60 : 641.50 = 135.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.60/641.50 = 135.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.60x = 641.50 × 135.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.60x = 86,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,660.24/427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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