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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.25, 642.31 and 139.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.25, 642.31 and 139.69 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.25 : 642.31 = 139.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.25/642.31 = 139.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.25x = 642.31 × 139.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.25x = 89,724.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,724.28/428.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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