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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.46, 642.78 and 139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.46, 642.78 and 139.88 is: 209.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.46 : 642.78 = 139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.46/642.78 = 139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.46x = 642.78 × 139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.46x = 89,908.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,908.85/428.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.84

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