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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.60, 638.45 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.60, 638.45 and 151.64 is: 227.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.60 : 638.45 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.60/638.45 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.60x = 638.45 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.60x = 96,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,810.61/425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.47

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