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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.32, 637.24 and 205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.32, 637.24 and 205.64 is: 308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.32 : 637.24 = 205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.32/637.24 = 205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.32x = 637.24 × 205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.32x = 131,042.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,042.03/425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.10

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