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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.78, 638.66 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.78, 638.66 and 151.84 is: 227.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.78 : 638.66 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.78/638.66 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.78x = 638.66 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.78x = 96,974.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,974.13/425.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.76

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