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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.49, 637.94 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.49, 637.94 and 151.43 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.49 : 637.94 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.49/637.94 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.49x = 637.94 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.49x = 96,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,600.06/425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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