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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.59, 638.22 and 151.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.59, 638.22 and 151.63 is: 227.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.59 : 638.22 = 151.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.59/638.22 = 151.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.59x = 638.22 × 151.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.59x = 96,773.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,773.30/425.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.39

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