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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425, 637.44 and 193.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425, 637.44 and 193.88 is: 290.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425 : 637.44 = 193.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425/637.44 = 193.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425x = 637.44 × 193.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425x = 123,586.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,586.87/425
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.79

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