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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.95, 638.64 and 206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.95, 638.64 and 206.44 is: 309.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.95 : 638.64 = 206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.95/638.64 = 206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.95x = 638.64 × 206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.95x = 131,839.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,839.25/425.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.52

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