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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.19, 642.15 and 139.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.19, 642.15 and 139.56 is: 209.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.19 : 642.15 = 139.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.19/642.15 = 139.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.19x = 642.15 × 139.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.19x = 89,620.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,620.41/428.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.30

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