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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.23, 637.31 and 194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.23, 637.31 and 194.05 is: 290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.23 : 637.31 = 194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.23/637.31 = 194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.23x = 637.31 × 194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.23x = 123,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,670.01/425.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.83

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