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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 639.02 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 639.02 and 152.11 is: 228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 639.02 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/639.02 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 639.02 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 97,200.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,200.11/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.14

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