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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.14, 637.19 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.14, 637.19 and 208.98 is: 313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.14 : 637.19 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.14/637.19 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.14x = 637.19 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.14x = 133,159.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,159.97/425.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.21

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