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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.28, 642.17 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.28, 642.17 and 135.72 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.28 : 642.17 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.28/642.17 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.28x = 642.17 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.28x = 87,157.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,157.43/428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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