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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.69, 641.47 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.69, 641.47 and 139.13 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.69 : 641.47 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.69/641.47 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.69x = 641.47 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.69x = 89,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,247.72/427.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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