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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 639 and 191.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 639 and 191.57 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 639 = 191.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/639 = 191.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 639 × 191.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 122,410.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,410.04/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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