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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.86, 638.79 and 133.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.86, 638.79 and 133.35 is: 200.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.86 : 638.79 = 133.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.86/638.79 = 133.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.86x = 638.79 × 133.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.86x = 85,179.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,179.75/425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.02

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