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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.03, 639.04 and 152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.03, 639.04 and 152.14 is: 228.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.03 : 639.04 = 152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.03/639.04 = 152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.03x = 639.04 × 152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.03x = 97,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,223.55/426.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.21

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