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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.22, 637.80 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.22, 637.80 and 151.28 is: 226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.22 : 637.80 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.22/637.80 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.22x = 637.80 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.22x = 96,486.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,486.38/425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.91

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