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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.49, 641.07 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.49, 641.07 and 149.76 is: 224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.49 : 641.07 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.49/641.07 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.49x = 641.07 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.49x = 96,006.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,006.64/427.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.58

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