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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.94, 644.72 and 137.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.94, 644.72 and 137.39 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.94 : 644.72 = 137.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.94/644.72 = 137.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.94x = 644.72 × 137.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.94x = 88,578.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,578.08/429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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