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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.30, 637.92 and 132.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.30, 637.92 and 132.79 is: 199.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.30 : 637.92 = 132.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.30/637.92 = 132.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.30x = 637.92 × 132.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.30x = 84,711.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,711.17/425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.18

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