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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.27, 637.49 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.27, 637.49 and 136.50 is: 204.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.27 : 637.49 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.27/637.49 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.27x = 637.49 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.27x = 87,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,017.73/425.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.62

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