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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.94, 641.96 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.94, 641.96 and 154.12 is: 231.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.94 : 641.96 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.94/641.96 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.94x = 641.96 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.94x = 98,938.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,938.88/427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.20

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