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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.39, 638.08 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.39, 638.08 and 151.47 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.39 : 638.08 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.39/638.08 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.39x = 638.08 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.39x = 96,649.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,649.60/425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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