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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.80, 641.52 and 139.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.80, 641.52 and 139.20 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.80 : 641.52 = 139.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.80/641.52 = 139.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.80x = 641.52 × 139.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.80x = 89,299.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,299.58/427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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