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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.02, 639.01 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.02, 639.01 and 152.12 is: 228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.02 : 639.01 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.02/639.01 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.02x = 639.01 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.02x = 97,202.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,202.63/426.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.16

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