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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.99, 638.69 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.99, 638.69 and 151.93 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.99 : 638.69 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.99/638.69 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.99x = 638.69 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.99x = 97,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,032.98/425.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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