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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 642.06 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 642.06 and 135.60 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 642.06 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/642.06 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 642.06 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 87,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,063.34/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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