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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.44, 637.60 and 194.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.44, 637.60 and 194.29 is: 291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.44 : 637.60 = 194.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.44/637.60 = 194.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.44x = 637.60 × 194.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.44x = 123,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,879.30/425.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.18

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