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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.65, 642.90 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.65, 642.90 and 136.09 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.65 : 642.90 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.65/642.90 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.65x = 642.90 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.65x = 87,492.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,492.26/428.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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