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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.85, 638.65 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.85, 638.65 and 194.61 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.85 : 638.65 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.85/638.65 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.85x = 638.65 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.85x = 124,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,287.68/425.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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