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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.76, 641.68 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.76, 641.68 and 153.95 is: 230.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.76 : 641.68 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.76/641.68 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.76x = 641.68 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.76x = 98,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,787.57/427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.94

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