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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 638.03 and 132.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 638.03 and 132.91 is: 199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 638.03 = 132.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/638.03 = 132.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 638.03 × 132.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 84,799.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,799.30/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.31

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