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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.51, 638.42 and 194.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.51, 638.42 and 194.38 is: 291.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.51 : 638.42 = 194.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.51/638.42 = 194.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.51x = 638.42 × 194.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.51x = 124,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,096.08/425.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.64

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