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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.69, 641.14 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.69, 641.14 and 153.74 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.69 : 641.14 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.69/641.14 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.69x = 641.14 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.69x = 98,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,568.86/427.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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