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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.91, 641.84 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.91, 641.84 and 153.93 is: 230.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.91 : 641.84 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.91/641.84 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.91x = 641.84 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.91x = 98,798.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,798.82/427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.89

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