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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.69, 638.52 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.69, 638.52 and 206.27 is: 309.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.69 : 638.52 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.69/638.52 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.69x = 638.52 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.69x = 131,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,704.33/425.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.39

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