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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.66, 638.28 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.66, 638.28 and 151.61 is: 227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.66 : 638.28 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.66/638.28 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.66x = 638.28 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.66x = 96,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,766.44/425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.34

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