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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.91, 637.40 and 151.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.91, 637.40 and 151.00 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.91 : 637.40 = 151.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.91/637.40 = 151.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.91x = 637.40 × 151.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.91x = 96,246.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,246.18/424.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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