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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.06, 637.50 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.06, 637.50 and 151.15 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.06 : 637.50 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.06/637.50 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.06x = 637.50 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.06x = 96,358.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,358.13/425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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