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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.32, 642.48 and 139.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.32, 642.48 and 139.76 is: 209.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.32 : 642.48 = 139.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.32/642.48 = 139.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.32x = 642.48 × 139.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.32x = 89,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,793.00/428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.64

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