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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.49, 642.71 and 139.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.49, 642.71 and 139.91 is: 209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.49 : 642.71 = 139.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.49/642.71 = 139.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.49x = 642.71 × 139.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.49x = 89,918.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,918.69/428.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.85

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