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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.23, 643.89 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.23, 643.89 and 136.66 is: 205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.23 : 643.89 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.23/643.89 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.23x = 643.89 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.23x = 87,993.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,993.84/429.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.00

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