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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 638.10 and 194.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 638.10 and 194.36 is: 291.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 638.10 = 194.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/638.10 = 194.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 638.10 × 194.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 124,017.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,017.93/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.33

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