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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.20, 637.65 and 194.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.20, 637.65 and 194.20 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.20 : 637.65 = 194.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.20/637.65 = 194.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.20x = 637.65 × 194.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.20x = 123,831.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,831.63/425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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