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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.98, 641.98 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.98, 641.98 and 154.00 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.98 : 641.98 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.98/641.98 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.98x = 641.98 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.98x = 98,865.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,865.05/427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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