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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.10, 640.51 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.10, 640.51 and 153.18 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.10 : 640.51 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.10/640.51 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.10x = 640.51 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.10x = 98,112.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,112.94/427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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