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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 638.46 and 133.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 638.46 and 133.21 is: 199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 638.46 = 133.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/638.46 = 133.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 638.46 × 133.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 85,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,047.66/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.74

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