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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.12, 637.47 and 151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.12, 637.47 and 151.21 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.12 : 637.47 = 151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.12/637.47 = 151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.12x = 637.47 × 151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.12x = 96,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,388.65/425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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