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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.95, 638.94 and 137.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.95, 638.94 and 137.38 is: 206.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.95 : 638.94 = 137.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.95/638.94 = 137.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.95x = 638.94 × 137.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.95x = 87,777.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,777.58/425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.07

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