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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 638.76 and 151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 638.76 and 151.86 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 638.76 = 151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/638.76 = 151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 638.76 × 151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 97,002.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,002.09/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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