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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.29, 637.92 and 194.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.29, 637.92 and 194.14 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.29 : 637.92 = 194.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.29/637.92 = 194.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.29x = 637.92 × 194.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.29x = 123,845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,845.79/425.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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