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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.21, 637.91 and 136.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.21, 637.91 and 136.63 is: 204.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.21 : 637.91 = 136.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.21/637.91 = 136.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.21x = 637.91 × 136.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.21x = 87,153.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,153.77/425.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.97

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