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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.14, 637.55 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.14, 637.55 and 151.22 is: 226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.14 : 637.55 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.14/637.55 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.14x = 637.55 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.14x = 96,410.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,410.31/425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.77

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