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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.01, 641.87 and 139.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.01, 641.87 and 139.38 is: 209.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.01 : 641.87 = 139.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.01/641.87 = 139.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.01x = 641.87 × 139.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.01x = 89,463.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,463.84/428.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.02

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