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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425, 637.50 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425, 637.50 and 136.46 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425 : 637.50 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425/637.50 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425x = 637.50 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425x = 86,993.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,993.25/425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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