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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.07, 637.50 and 181.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.07, 637.50 and 181.57 is: 272.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.07 : 637.50 = 181.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.07/637.50 = 181.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.07x = 637.50 × 181.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.07x = 115,749.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,749.28/425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.31

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