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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.01, 637.50 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.01, 637.50 and 136.43 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.01 : 637.50 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.01/637.50 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.01x = 637.50 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.01x = 86,974.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,974.13/425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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