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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.85, 637.87 and 194.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.85, 637.87 and 194.93 is: 291.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.85 : 637.87 = 194.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.85/637.87 = 194.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.85x = 637.87 × 194.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.85x = 124,340.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,340.24/425.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.98

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