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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.21, 637.87 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.21, 637.87 and 151.34 is: 227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.21 : 637.87 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.21/637.87 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.21x = 637.87 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.21x = 96,531.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,531.68/425.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.02

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