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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.09, 642.20 and 139.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.09, 642.20 and 139.50 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.09 : 642.20 = 139.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.09/642.20 = 139.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.09x = 642.20 × 139.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.09x = 89,586.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,586.20/428.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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