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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.25, 637.34 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.25, 637.34 and 181.44 is: 271.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.25 : 637.34 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.25/637.34 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.25x = 637.34 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.25x = 115,638.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,638.06/425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.93

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