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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.37, 638.12 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.37, 638.12 and 151.39 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.37 : 638.12 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.37/638.12 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.37x = 638.12 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.37x = 96,606.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,606.16/425.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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