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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.18, 641.81 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.18, 641.81 and 154.13 is: 231.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.18 : 641.81 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.18/641.81 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.18x = 641.81 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.18x = 98,918.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,918.20/428.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.02

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