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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.28, 637.85 and 151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.28, 637.85 and 151.33 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.28 : 637.85 = 151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.28/637.85 = 151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.28x = 637.85 × 151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.28x = 96,525.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,525.84/425.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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