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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.86, 638.45 and 206.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.86, 638.45 and 206.52 is: 309.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.86 : 638.45 = 206.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.86/638.45 = 206.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.86x = 638.45 × 206.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.86x = 131,850.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,850.04/425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.61

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