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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.93, 640.39 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.93, 640.39 and 153.10 is: 229.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.93 : 640.39 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.93/640.39 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.93x = 640.39 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.93x = 98,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,042.30/426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.65

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