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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.50, 641.26 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.50, 641.26 and 153.60 is: 230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.50 : 641.26 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.50/641.26 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.50x = 641.26 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.50x = 98,499.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,499.76/427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.41

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