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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.32, 637.90 and 136.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.32, 637.90 and 136.77 is: 205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.32 : 637.90 = 136.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.32/637.90 = 136.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.32x = 637.90 × 136.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.32x = 87,245.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,245.58/425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.13

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