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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.54, 638.02 and 191.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.54, 638.02 and 191.19 is: 286.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.54 : 638.02 = 191.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.54/638.02 = 191.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.54x = 638.02 × 191.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.54x = 121,983.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,983.04/425.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.65

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