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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.27, 642.25 and 139.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.27, 642.25 and 139.63 is: 209.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.27 : 642.25 = 139.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.27/642.25 = 139.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.27x = 642.25 × 139.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.27x = 89,677.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,677.37/428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.39

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