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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.99, 639.02 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.99, 639.02 and 152.10 is: 228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.99 : 639.02 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.99/639.02 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.99x = 639.02 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.99x = 97,195.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,195.32/425.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.16

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