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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.54, 642.85 and 139.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.54, 642.85 and 139.97 is: 209.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.54 : 642.85 = 139.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.54/642.85 = 139.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.54x = 642.85 × 139.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.54x = 89,979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,979.71/428.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.97

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