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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.66, 637.61 and 205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.66, 637.61 and 205.62 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.66 : 637.61 = 205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.66/637.61 = 205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.66x = 637.61 × 205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.66x = 131,105.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,105.54/425.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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