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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.81, 639 and 151.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.81, 639 and 151.90 is: 227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.81 : 639 = 151.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.81/639 = 151.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.81x = 639 × 151.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.81x = 97,064.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,064.10/425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.95

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