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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.27, 642.38 and 135.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.27, 642.38 and 135.77 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.27 : 642.38 = 135.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.27/642.38 = 135.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.27x = 642.38 × 135.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.27x = 87,212.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,212.04/428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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