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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.74, 641.72 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.74, 641.72 and 150.16 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.74 : 641.72 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.74/641.72 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.74x = 641.72 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.74x = 96,360.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,360.68/427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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