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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.80, 642.96 and 140.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.80, 642.96 and 140.20 is: 210.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.80 : 642.96 = 140.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.80/642.96 = 140.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.80x = 642.96 × 140.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.80x = 90,142.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,142.99/428.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.22

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