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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.55, 638.53 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.55, 638.53 and 151.84 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.55 : 638.53 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.55/638.53 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.55x = 638.53 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.55x = 96,954.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,954.40/425.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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