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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.65, 639.99 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.65, 639.99 and 152.76 is: 229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.65 : 639.99 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.65/639.99 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.65x = 639.99 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.65x = 97,764.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,764.87/426.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.15

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