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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.41, 637.71 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.41, 637.71 and 151.36 is: 226.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.41 : 637.71 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.41/637.71 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.41x = 637.71 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.41x = 96,522.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,522.19/425.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.89

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