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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 642.40 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 642.40 and 139.64 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 642.40 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/642.40 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 642.40 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 89,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,704.74/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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