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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.61, 638.42 and 137.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.61, 638.42 and 137.05 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.61 : 638.42 = 137.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.61/638.42 = 137.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.61x = 638.42 × 137.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.61x = 87,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,495.46/425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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