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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.83, 638.61 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.83, 638.61 and 133.32 is: 199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.83 : 638.61 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.83/638.61 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.83x = 638.61 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.83x = 85,136.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,136.59/425.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.93

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