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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.03, 637.55 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.03, 637.55 and 194.04 is: 291.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.03 : 637.55 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.03/637.55 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.03x = 637.55 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.03x = 123,710.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,710.69/425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.07

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