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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.74, 638.77 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.74, 638.77 and 151.84 is: 227.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.74 : 638.77 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.74/638.77 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.74x = 638.77 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.74x = 96,987.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,987.64/425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.81

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