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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.13, 642.32 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.13, 642.32 and 139.56 is: 209.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.13 : 642.32 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.13/642.32 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.13x = 642.32 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.13x = 89,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,642.18/428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.38

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