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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.67, 642.78 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.67, 642.78 and 136.08 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.67 : 642.78 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.67/642.78 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.67x = 642.78 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.67x = 87,469.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,469.50/428.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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