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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 642.20 and 139.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 642.20 and 139.41 is: 209.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 642.20 = 139.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/642.20 = 139.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 642.20 × 139.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 89,528.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,528.40/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.16

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