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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.46, 638.28 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.46, 638.28 and 136.88 is: 205.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.46 : 638.28 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.46/638.28 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.46x = 638.28 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.46x = 87,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,364.58/425.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.34

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