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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.10, 642.18 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.10, 642.18 and 135.60 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.10 : 642.18 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.10/642.18 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.10x = 642.18 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.10x = 87,079.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,079.61/428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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