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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 637.85 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 637.85 and 151.38 is: 227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 637.85 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/637.85 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 637.85 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 96,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,556.98/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.01

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