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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 638.52 and 133.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 638.52 and 133.27 is: 199.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 638.52 = 133.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/638.52 = 133.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 638.52 × 133.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 85,095.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,095.56/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.83

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