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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 638.28 and 136.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 638.28 and 136.92 is: 205.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 638.28 = 136.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/638.28 = 136.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 638.28 × 136.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 87,393.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,393.30/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.40

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