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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.98, 640.76 and 153.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.98, 640.76 and 153.07 is: 229.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.98 : 640.76 = 153.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.98/640.76 = 153.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.98x = 640.76 × 153.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.98x = 98,078.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,078.77/426.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.70

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