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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.55, 642.61 and 139.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.55, 642.61 and 139.95 is: 209.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.55 : 642.61 = 139.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.55/642.61 = 139.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.55x = 642.61 × 139.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.55x = 89,933.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,933.27/428.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.85

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