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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.01, 640.62 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.01, 640.62 and 153.14 is: 229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.01 : 640.62 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.01/640.62 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.01x = 640.62 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.01x = 98,101.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,101.34/427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.74

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