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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.31, 637.84 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.31, 637.84 and 205.93 is: 308.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.31 : 637.84 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.31/637.84 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.31x = 637.84 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.31x = 131,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,350.39/425.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.83

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