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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.33, 637.68 and 194.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.33, 637.68 and 194.11 is: 291.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.33 : 637.68 = 194.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.33/637.68 = 194.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.33x = 637.68 × 194.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.33x = 123,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,779.20/425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.02

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