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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.14, 640.86 and 153.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.14, 640.86 and 153.27 is: 229.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.14 : 640.86 = 153.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.14/640.86 = 153.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.14x = 640.86 × 153.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.14x = 98,224.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,224.61/427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.96

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