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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.10, 641.98 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.10, 641.98 and 154.10 is: 231.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.10 : 641.98 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.10/641.98 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.10x = 641.98 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.10x = 98,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,929.12/428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.09

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