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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.24, 637.90 and 132.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.24, 637.90 and 132.69 is: 199.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.24 : 637.90 = 132.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.24/637.90 = 132.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.24x = 637.90 × 132.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.24x = 84,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,641.80/425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.05

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