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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.96, 638.94 and 137.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.96, 638.94 and 137.42 is: 206.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.96 : 638.94 = 137.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.96/638.94 = 137.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.96x = 638.94 × 137.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.96x = 87,803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,803.13/425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.13

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