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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 642.13 and 154.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 642.13 and 154.16 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 642.13 = 154.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/642.13 = 154.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 642.13 × 154.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 98,987.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,987.16/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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