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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.32, 642.22 and 139.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.32, 642.22 and 139.72 is: 209.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.32 : 642.22 = 139.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.32/642.22 = 139.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.32x = 642.22 × 139.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.32x = 89,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,730.98/428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.50

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