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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.86, 638.49 and 151.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.86, 638.49 and 151.78 is: 227.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.86 : 638.49 = 151.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.86/638.49 = 151.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.86x = 638.49 × 151.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.86x = 96,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,910.01/425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.56

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