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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.09, 637.83 and 194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.09, 637.83 and 194.05 is: 291.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.09 : 637.83 = 194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.09/637.83 = 194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.09x = 637.83 × 194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.09x = 123,770.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,770.91/425.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.16

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