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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.39, 637.49 and 193.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.39, 637.49 and 193.71 is: 290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.39 : 637.49 = 193.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.39/637.49 = 193.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.39x = 637.49 × 193.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.39x = 123,486.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,486.39/425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.29

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