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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.71, 641.66 and 139.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.71, 641.66 and 139.13 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.71 : 641.66 = 139.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.71/641.66 = 139.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.71x = 641.66 × 139.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.71x = 89,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,270.25/427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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