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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.70, 638.60 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.70, 638.60 and 206.69 is: 310.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.70 : 638.60 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.70/638.60 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.70x = 638.60 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.70x = 131,992.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,992.80/425.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.06

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