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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.91, 638.82 and 152.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.91, 638.82 and 152.00 is: 227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.91 : 638.82 = 152.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.91/638.82 = 152.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.91x = 638.82 × 152.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.91x = 97,097.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,097.45/425.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.98

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