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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.78, 643.02 and 140.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.78, 643.02 and 140.18 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.78 : 643.02 = 140.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.78/643.02 = 140.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.78x = 643.02 × 140.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.78x = 90,138.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,138.54/428.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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