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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.39, 641.10 and 153.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.39, 641.10 and 153.43 is: 230.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.39 : 641.10 = 153.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.39/641.10 = 153.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.39x = 641.10 × 153.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.39x = 98,363.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,363.97/427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.15

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