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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.55, 640.04 and 152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.55, 640.04 and 152.67 is: 229.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.55 : 640.04 = 152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.55/640.04 = 152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.55x = 640.04 × 152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.55x = 97,714.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,714.91/426.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.08

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