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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.26, 637.73 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.26, 637.73 and 151.28 is: 226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.26 : 637.73 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.26/637.73 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.26x = 637.73 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.26x = 96,475.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,475.79/425.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.86

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