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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.97, 638.40 and 194.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.97, 638.40 and 194.52 is: 291.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.97 : 638.40 = 194.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.97/638.40 = 194.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.97x = 638.40 × 194.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.97x = 124,181.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,181.57/425.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.53

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