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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.18, 637.78 and 136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.18, 637.78 and 136.62 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.18 : 637.78 = 136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.18/637.78 = 136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.18x = 637.78 × 136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.18x = 87,133.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,133.50/425.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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