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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.60, 638.26 and 136.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.60, 638.26 and 136.97 is: 205.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.60 : 638.26 = 136.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.60/638.26 = 136.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.60x = 638.26 × 136.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.60x = 87,421.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,421.33/425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.41

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