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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.22, 637.83 and 151.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.22, 637.83 and 151.32 is: 226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.22 : 637.83 = 151.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.22/637.83 = 151.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.22x = 637.83 × 151.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.22x = 96,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,516.44/425.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.98

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