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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.67, 642.89 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.67, 642.89 and 140.07 is: 210.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.67 : 642.89 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.67/642.89 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.67x = 642.89 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.67x = 90,048.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,048.90/428.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.07

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