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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.96, 642.06 and 139.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.96, 642.06 and 139.42 is: 209.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.96 : 642.06 = 139.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.96/642.06 = 139.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.96x = 642.06 × 139.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.96x = 89,516.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,516.01/427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.17

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