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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.33, 637.96 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.33, 637.96 and 136.74 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.33 : 637.96 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.33/637.96 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.33x = 637.96 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.33x = 87,234.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,234.65/425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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