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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.36, 642.59 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.36, 642.59 and 139.73 is: 209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.36 : 642.59 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.36/642.59 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.36x = 642.59 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.36x = 89,790.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,790.71/428.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.61

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