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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.32, 637.92 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.32, 637.92 and 208.84 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.32 : 637.92 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.32/637.92 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.32x = 637.92 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.32x = 133,223.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,223.21/425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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