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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.89, 641.88 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.89, 641.88 and 139.38 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.89 : 641.88 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.89/641.88 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.89x = 641.88 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.89x = 89,465.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,465.23/427.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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