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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.01, 637.56 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.01, 637.56 and 181.47 is: 272.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.01 : 637.56 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.01/637.56 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.01x = 637.56 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.01x = 115,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,698.01/425.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.22

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