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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.74, 638.20 and 209.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.74, 638.20 and 209.47 is: 314.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.74 : 638.20 = 209.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.74/638.20 = 209.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.74x = 638.20 × 209.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.74x = 133,683.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,683.75/425.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.00

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