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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.98, 639.02 and 152.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.98, 639.02 and 152.07 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.98 : 639.02 = 152.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.98/639.02 = 152.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.98x = 639.02 × 152.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.98x = 97,176.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,176.15/425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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