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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.45, 638.07 and 151.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.45, 638.07 and 151.53 is: 227.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.45 : 638.07 = 151.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.45/638.07 = 151.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.45x = 638.07 × 151.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.45x = 96,686.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,686.75/425.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.26

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