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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.76, 638.50 and 137.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.76, 638.50 and 137.13 is: 205.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.76 : 638.50 = 137.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.76/638.50 = 137.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.76x = 638.50 × 137.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.76x = 87,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,557.51/425.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.65

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