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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.36, 637.88 and 194.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.36, 637.88 and 194.19 is: 291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.36 : 637.88 = 194.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.36/637.88 = 194.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.36x = 637.88 × 194.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.36x = 123,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,869.92/425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.21

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