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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 638.71 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 638.71 and 151.91 is: 227.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 638.71 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/638.71 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 638.71 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 97,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,025.26/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.87

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