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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.19, 637.85 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.19, 637.85 and 151.20 is: 226.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.19 : 637.85 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.19/637.85 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.19x = 637.85 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.19x = 96,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,442.92/425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.82

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