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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 638.02 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 638.02 and 136.76 is: 205.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 638.02 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/638.02 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 638.02 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 87,255.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,255.62/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.14

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