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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.74, 638.55 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.74, 638.55 and 137.14 is: 205.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.74 : 638.55 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.74/638.55 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.74x = 638.55 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.74x = 87,570.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,570.75/425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.69

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