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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.12, 642.15 and 139.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.12, 642.15 and 139.53 is: 209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.12 : 642.15 = 139.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.12/642.15 = 139.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.12x = 642.15 × 139.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.12x = 89,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,599.19/428.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.29

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