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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.50, 638.25 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.50, 638.25 and 136.96 is: 205.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.50 : 638.25 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.50/638.25 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.50x = 638.25 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.50x = 87,414.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,414.72/425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.44

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