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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.50, 638.19 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.50, 638.19 and 151.67 is: 227.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.50 : 638.19 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.50/638.19 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.50x = 638.19 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.50x = 96,795.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,795.87/425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.49

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