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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.30, 637.74 and 136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.30, 637.74 and 136.70 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.30 : 637.74 = 136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.30/637.74 = 136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.30x = 637.74 × 136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.30x = 87,179.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,179.06/425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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