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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.16, 637.56 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.16, 637.56 and 208.68 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.16 : 637.56 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.16/637.56 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.16x = 637.56 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.16x = 133,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,046.02/425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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