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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.19, 637.87 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.19, 637.87 and 136.56 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.19 : 637.87 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.19/637.87 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.19x = 637.87 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.19x = 87,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,107.53/425.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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