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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.06, 637.86 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.06, 637.86 and 181.59 is: 272.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.06 : 637.86 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.06/637.86 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.06x = 637.86 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.06x = 115,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,829.00/425.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.50

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