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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.95, 641.97 and 153.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.95, 641.97 and 153.99 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.95 : 641.97 = 153.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.95/641.97 = 153.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.95x = 641.97 × 153.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.95x = 98,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,856.96/427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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