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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.20, 637.72 and 193.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.20, 637.72 and 193.95 is: 290.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.20 : 637.72 = 193.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.20/637.72 = 193.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.20x = 637.72 × 193.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.20x = 123,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,685.79/425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.89

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