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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.90, 640.26 and 153.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.90, 640.26 and 153.01 is: 229.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.90 : 640.26 = 153.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.90/640.26 = 153.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.90x = 640.26 × 153.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.90x = 97,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,964.58/426.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.48

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