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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.74, 638.57 and 137.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.74, 638.57 and 137.18 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.74 : 638.57 = 137.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.74/638.57 = 137.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.74x = 638.57 × 137.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.74x = 87,599.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,599.03/425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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