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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.78, 638.57 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.78, 638.57 and 151.88 is: 227.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.78 : 638.57 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.78/638.57 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.78x = 638.57 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.78x = 96,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,987.99/425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.79

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