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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.53, 639.83 and 152.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.53, 639.83 and 152.69 is: 229.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.53 : 639.83 = 152.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.53/639.83 = 152.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.53x = 639.83 × 152.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.53x = 97,692.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,692.83/426.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.04

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