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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.49, 638.21 and 132.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.49, 638.21 and 132.98 is: 199.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.49 : 638.21 = 132.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.49/638.21 = 132.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.49x = 638.21 × 132.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.49x = 84,866.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,866.31/425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.46

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