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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.37, 642.55 and 139.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.37, 642.55 and 139.80 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.37 : 642.55 = 139.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.37/642.55 = 139.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.37x = 642.55 × 139.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.37x = 89,828.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,828.49/428.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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