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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.25, 638.08 and 194.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.25, 638.08 and 194.13 is: 291.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.25 : 638.08 = 194.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.25/638.08 = 194.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.25x = 638.08 × 194.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.25x = 123,869.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,869.99/425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.29

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