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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 640.63 and 153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 640.63 and 153.19 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 640.63 = 153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/640.63 = 153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 640.63 × 153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 98,138.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,138.11/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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