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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.36, 638.06 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.36, 638.06 and 151.35 is: 227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.36 : 638.06 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.36/638.06 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.36x = 638.06 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.36x = 96,569.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,569.62/425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.03

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