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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.72, 642.83 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.72, 642.83 and 136.16 is: 204.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.72 : 642.83 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.72/642.83 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.72x = 642.83 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.72x = 87,527.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,527.73/428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.16

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