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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.03, 637.29 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.03, 637.29 and 181.43 is: 272.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.03 : 637.29 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.03/637.29 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.03x = 637.29 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.03x = 115,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,620.34/425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.03

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