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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.82, 641.39 and 153.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.82, 641.39 and 153.77 is: 230.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.82 : 641.39 = 153.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.82/641.39 = 153.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.82x = 641.39 × 153.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.82x = 98,622.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,622.56/427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.53

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