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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 641.63 and 139.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 641.63 and 139.23 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 641.63 = 139.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/641.63 = 139.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 641.63 × 139.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 89,334.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,334.49/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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