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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.87, 638.62 and 194.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.87, 638.62 and 194.69 is: 291.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.87 : 638.62 = 194.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.87/638.62 = 194.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.87x = 638.62 × 194.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.87x = 124,332.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,332.93/425.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.95

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