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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.80, 638.56 and 203.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.80, 638.56 and 203.44 is: 305.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.80 : 638.56 = 203.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.80/638.56 = 203.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.80x = 638.56 × 203.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.80x = 129,908.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,908.65/425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.09

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