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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.05, 637.14 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.05, 637.14 and 205.36 is: 307.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.05 : 637.14 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.05/637.14 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.05x = 637.14 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.05x = 130,843.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,843.07/425.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.83

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