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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.81, 638.69 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.81, 638.69 and 194.60 is: 291.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.81 : 638.69 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.81/638.69 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.81x = 638.69 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.81x = 124,289.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,289.70/425.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.89

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