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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.84, 638.53 and 194.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.84, 638.53 and 194.62 is: 291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.84 : 638.53 = 194.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.84/638.53 = 194.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.84x = 638.53 × 194.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.84x = 124,270.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,270.71/425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.82

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