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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.78, 643.27 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.78, 643.27 and 140.22 is: 210.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.78 : 643.27 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.78/643.27 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.78x = 643.27 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.78x = 90,199.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,199.32/428.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.36

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