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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.09, 637.80 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.09, 637.80 and 151.20 is: 226.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.09 : 637.80 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.09/637.80 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.09x = 637.80 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.09x = 96,431.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,431.79/425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.85

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