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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.30, 638.10 and 206.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.30, 638.10 and 206.01 is: 309.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.30 : 638.10 = 206.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.30/638.10 = 206.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.30x = 638.10 × 206.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.30x = 131,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,454.98/425.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.09

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