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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.86, 638.51 and 194.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.86, 638.51 and 194.81 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.86 : 638.51 = 194.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.86/638.51 = 194.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.86x = 638.51 × 194.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.86x = 124,383.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,383.97/425.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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