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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.06, 639.10 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.06, 639.10 and 152.01 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.06 : 639.10 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.06/639.10 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.06x = 639.10 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.06x = 97,149.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,149.59/426.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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