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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.73, 637.16 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.73, 637.16 and 205.16 is: 307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.73 : 637.16 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.73/637.16 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.73x = 637.16 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.73x = 130,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,715.53/424.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.77

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