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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.36, 638.10 and 208.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.36, 638.10 and 208.92 is: 313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.36 : 638.10 = 208.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.36/638.10 = 208.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.36x = 638.10 × 208.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.36x = 133,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,311.85/425.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.41

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