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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.88, 638.84 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.88, 638.84 and 133.59 is: 200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.88 : 638.84 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.88/638.84 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.88x = 638.84 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.88x = 85,342.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,342.64/425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.39

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