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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.38, 638.14 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.38, 638.14 and 151.64 is: 227.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.38 : 638.14 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.38/638.14 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.38x = 638.14 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.38x = 96,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,767.55/425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.48

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