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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.61, 641.25 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.61, 641.25 and 153.63 is: 230.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.61 : 641.25 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.61/641.25 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.61x = 641.25 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.61x = 98,515.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,515.24/427.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.38

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