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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.11, 637.71 and 151.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.11, 637.71 and 151.14 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.11 : 637.71 = 151.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.11/637.71 = 151.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.11x = 637.71 × 151.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.11x = 96,383.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,383.49/425.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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