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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.47, 638.00 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.47, 638.00 and 151.49 is: 227.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.47 : 638.00 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.47/638.00 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.47x = 638.00 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.47x = 96,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,647.81/425.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.16

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