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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.13, 642.17 and 139.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.13, 642.17 and 139.58 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.13 : 642.17 = 139.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.13/642.17 = 139.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.13x = 642.17 × 139.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.13x = 89,630.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,630.18/428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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