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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.14, 637.68 and 181.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.14, 637.68 and 181.42 is: 272.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.14 : 637.68 = 181.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.14/637.68 = 181.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.14x = 637.68 × 181.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.14x = 115,687.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,687.91/425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.12

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