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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.85, 638.55 and 151.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.85, 638.55 and 151.91 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.85 : 638.55 = 151.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.85/638.55 = 151.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.85x = 638.55 × 151.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.85x = 96,998.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,998.94/425.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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