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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.87, 641.74 and 139.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.87, 641.74 and 139.27 is: 208.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.87 : 641.74 = 139.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.87/641.74 = 139.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.87x = 641.74 × 139.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.87x = 89,374.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,374.43/427.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.88

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