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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.72, 641.11 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.72, 641.11 and 153.73 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.72 : 641.11 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.72/641.11 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.72x = 641.11 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.72x = 98,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,554.63/427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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