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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.27, 640.93 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.27, 640.93 and 153.39 is: 230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.27 : 640.93 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.27/640.93 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.27x = 640.93 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.27x = 98,312.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,312.25/427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.09

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