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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 638.61 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 638.61 and 137.08 is: 205.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 638.61 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/638.61 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 638.61 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 87,540.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,540.66/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.59

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