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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.74, 643.05 and 136.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.74, 643.05 and 136.27 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.74 : 643.05 = 136.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.74/643.05 = 136.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.74x = 643.05 × 136.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.74x = 87,628.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,628.42/428.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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