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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.75, 638.73 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.75, 638.73 and 151.80 is: 227.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.75 : 638.73 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.75/638.73 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.75x = 638.73 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.75x = 96,959.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,959.21/425.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.74

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