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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425, 637.55 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425, 637.55 and 151.03 is: 226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425 : 637.55 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425/637.55 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425x = 637.55 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425x = 96,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,289.18/425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.56

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