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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.21, 637.27 and 194.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.21, 637.27 and 194.22 is: 291.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.21 : 637.27 = 194.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.21/637.27 = 194.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.21x = 637.27 × 194.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.21x = 123,769.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,769.61/425.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.08

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