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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.32, 637.79 and 194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.32, 637.79 and 194.15 is: 291.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.32 : 637.79 = 194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.32/637.79 = 194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.32x = 637.79 × 194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.32x = 123,827.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,827.55/425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.14

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