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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.97, 638.99 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.97, 638.99 and 152.06 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.97 : 638.99 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.97/638.99 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.97x = 638.99 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.97x = 97,160.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,160.86/425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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