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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.85, 638.73 and 137.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.85, 638.73 and 137.25 is: 205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.85 : 638.73 = 137.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.85/638.73 = 137.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.85x = 638.73 × 137.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.85x = 87,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,665.69/425.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.86

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