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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.94, 638.51 and 194.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.94, 638.51 and 194.73 is: 291.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.94 : 638.51 = 194.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.94/638.51 = 194.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.94x = 638.51 × 194.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.94x = 124,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,336.08/425.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.91

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