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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.73, 643.10 and 136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.73, 643.10 and 136.23 is: 204.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.73 : 643.10 = 136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.73/643.10 = 136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.73x = 643.10 × 136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.73x = 87,609.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,609.51/428.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.35

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