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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.05, 637.33 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.05, 637.33 and 205.60 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.05 : 637.33 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.05/637.33 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.05x = 637.33 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.05x = 131,035.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,035.05/425.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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