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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 638.95 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 638.95 and 206.34 is: 309.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 638.95 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/638.95 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 638.95 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 131,839.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,839.91/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.60

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