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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.98, 637.50 and 151.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.98, 637.50 and 151.02 is: 226.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.98 : 637.50 = 151.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.98/637.50 = 151.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.98x = 637.50 × 151.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.98x = 96,275.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,275.25/424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.54

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