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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 638.77 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 638.77 and 148.18 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 638.77 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/638.77 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 638.77 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 94,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,653.64/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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