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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.57, 638.36 and 133.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.57, 638.36 and 133.26 is: 199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.57 : 638.36 = 133.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.57/638.36 = 133.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.57x = 638.36 × 133.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.57x = 85,068.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,068.19/425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.89

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