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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.47, 637.83 and 205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.47, 637.83 and 205.99 is: 308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.47 : 637.83 = 205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.47/637.83 = 205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.47x = 637.83 × 205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.47x = 131,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,386.60/425.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.80

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