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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.14, 640.51 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.14, 640.51 and 153.16 is: 229.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.14 : 640.51 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.14/640.51 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.14x = 640.51 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.14x = 98,098.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,098.53/427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.66

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