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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.62, 641.54 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.62, 641.54 and 139.06 is: 208.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.62 : 641.54 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.62/641.54 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.62x = 641.54 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.62x = 89,212.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,212.55/427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.63

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