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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.17, 637.50 and 132.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.17, 637.50 and 132.59 is: 198.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.17 : 637.50 = 132.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.17/637.50 = 132.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.17x = 637.50 × 132.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.17x = 84,528.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,528.22/425.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.81

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