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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.64, 638.66 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.64, 638.66 and 151.94 is: 227.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.64 : 638.66 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.64/638.66 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.64x = 638.66 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.64x = 97,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,034.05/425.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.97

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