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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 637.29 and 208.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 637.29 and 208.44 is: 312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 637.29 = 208.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/637.29 = 208.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 637.29 × 208.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 132,836.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,836.73/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.31

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