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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.75, 638.66 and 151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.75, 638.66 and 151.77 is: 227.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.75 : 638.66 = 151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.75/638.66 = 151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.75x = 638.66 × 151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.75x = 96,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,929.43/425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.67

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