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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.30, 637.76 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.30, 637.76 and 132.72 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.30 : 637.76 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.30/637.76 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.30x = 637.76 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.30x = 84,642.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,642.84/425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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