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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.14, 638 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.14, 638 and 151.24 is: 226.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.14 : 638 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.14/638 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.14x = 638 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.14x = 96,491.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,491.12/425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.96

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