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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.65, 641.09 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.65, 641.09 and 153.68 is: 230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.65 : 641.09 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.65/641.09 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.65x = 641.09 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.65x = 98,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,519.51/427.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.37

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