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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.32, 637.85 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.32, 637.85 and 151.35 is: 226.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.32 : 637.85 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.32/637.85 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.32x = 637.85 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.32x = 96,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,538.60/425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.98

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