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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.60, 637.98 and 202.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.60, 637.98 and 202.85 is: 304.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.60 : 637.98 = 202.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.60/637.98 = 202.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.60x = 637.98 × 202.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.60x = 129,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,412.60/425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.07

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