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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 638.57 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 638.57 and 137.14 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 638.57 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/638.57 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 638.57 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 87,573.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,573.49/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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