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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.14, 639.26 and 152.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.14, 639.26 and 152.26 is: 228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.14 : 639.26 = 152.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.14/639.26 = 152.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.14x = 639.26 × 152.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.14x = 97,329.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,329.77/426.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.40

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