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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.16, 637.59 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.16, 637.59 and 132.59 is: 198.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.16 : 637.59 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.16/637.59 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.16x = 637.59 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.16x = 84,534.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,534.87/425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.83

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