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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.81, 638.42 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.81, 638.42 and 206.31 is: 309.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.81 : 638.42 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.81/638.42 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.81x = 638.42 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.81x = 131,711.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,711.40/425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.32

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