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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.05, 637.56 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.05, 637.56 and 136.49 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.05 : 637.56 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.05/637.56 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.05x = 637.56 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.05x = 87,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,017.38/425.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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