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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.14, 642.14 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.14, 642.14 and 154.09 is: 231.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.14 : 642.14 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.14/642.14 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.14x = 642.14 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.14x = 98,945.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,945.55/428.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.11

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