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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.01, 640.61 and 153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.01, 640.61 and 153.11 is: 229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.01 : 640.61 = 153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.01/640.61 = 153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.01x = 640.61 × 153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.01x = 98,079.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,079.83/427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.69

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