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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.30, 637.34 and 193.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.30, 637.34 and 193.61 is: 290.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.30 : 637.34 = 193.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.30/637.34 = 193.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.30x = 637.34 × 193.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.30x = 123,396.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,396.02/425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.14

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