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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.82, 641.54 and 153.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.82, 641.54 and 153.83 is: 230.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.82 : 641.54 = 153.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.82/641.54 = 153.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.82x = 641.54 × 153.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.82x = 98,690.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,690.09/427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.68

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