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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.77, 641.68 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.77, 641.68 and 139.23 is: 208.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.77 : 641.68 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.77/641.68 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.77x = 641.68 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.77x = 89,340.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,340.76/427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.85

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