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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.25, 638.03 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.25, 638.03 and 208.98 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.25 : 638.03 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.25/638.03 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.25x = 638.03 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.25x = 133,334.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,334.86/425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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